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371 Trusting Viktor (Winona)

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The car ride is quiet at first, the gentle hum of the engine almost soothing as I gather my thoughts. Viktor glances at me briefly in the mirror. I need to explain where I'm going and why.

"Thank you," I say, breaking the silence. "For everything you do for Jayden, and for us."

He nods, keeping his eyes on the road. "It's my job, Winona. Gus knew you'd need someone you can trust."

"Because of Judy?" I venture.

"That and also what he was involved in. Some people have long memories."

There's a calm steadiness to him that rubs off on me.

"Can I ask you something, Viktor?"

He nods, waiting.

"Do you trust everyone on Gus's staff? I mean, really trust them?"

his eyes, a hint of caution. "I trust that Gus hired them with a purpose. But," he hesitates, choosing his words carefully, "even the most trustworthy people can be persuaded to change.

for Gus. Not

why are you so

my family. Gave my father back his dignity. That is something I

as close to an answer as I

Ist "I need you to take me to a pharmacy," I say quietly. "But this that beyond your scope of work? Are you able to keep my confidence, or are you loyal to Jayden only?" Viktor doesn't blink, just nods. "I can do

if the need arises." He glances at me, a flicker of understanding passing across his face. "You

through me, the kind that only comes when you're on the edge of too many unknowns and find someone

I was pregnant. Do you think she's genuine?

respected for her integrity around the locals. Is she always

be pregnant, Viktor. I have issues, health issues

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371 Trusting Viktor

"Doctors can be wrong."

this is going to kill me to find out I'm not. But, if I was, that might kill what I have

loves you very

knew, we talked about it. I was probably being selfish but I'd only ever been with Jayden and he's been with other women, and 1 worried I

human. I

if I'm pregnant... I mean only ever

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