Chapter 0202

“If we just ask Julian, is what you mean to say,” Julian cut in. He sauntered closer and cast Nicholas a dagger–sharp glare. “Since I’m the only one with an evil–enough brain required for truly investigating the

underground.”

“You aren’t evil,” I said at once.

Julian’s gaze softened somewhat looking at me. “Thank you, dear. But what I mean, is that I’m the one who can think like them. Scheme like them. You two are too innocent and pure.”

Nicholas straightened. “I’m perfectly capable of strategizing their movements.”

“Oh? Then you know where they’re hiding and what their plans are?” Julian laughed. “What a relief! I thought this might be much more difficult than all that.”

“Jullan,” I scolded, but he ignored me now.

“Someone as high and mighty as you, brother, has no idea what it’s like to slither around in the dark.” Julian’s voice chilled, icy. “The people we are dealing with have no concept of right and wrong. They only know selfishness. They’ll push anyone aside for their gains.”

I didn’t want to tell Nicholas that I agreed with Julian. Nicholas was a beacon of light and good, always abiding by the rules. I couldn’t imagine him lowering himself enough to even Imagine himself a member of the underground.

loved his schemes. He always seemed to be playing some kind of game,

steps ahead of me at any point.

more about using

that alone hardly helps

coming directly between them and blocking their

our heads together,” I said to To Julian, I added, “We need

and stopping

Julian, please.”

was the one who could strategize the best out of us three, I needed him to keep his head clear and focused. We were depending on that.

his head, looking properly shamed for a moment. When he lifted it again, his eyes

could all see each

be my primary focus,” I said. “But after that, I’m desperate to find out my

If she needs saving,

will save her,” Nicholas said, and I drew comfort from his reassurance.

said, and that sounded like a promise too.

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