Chapter 226

Fuck. "Yes. Didn't Levi tell you?"

"I am not speaking to my son any longer." Her voice was firmer, louder.

Yes, she was. I'd been there for the reconciliation, so Isaac must have been in earshot.

"When can we meet?" she whispered.

Extracting Nicola was a top priority, but it couldn't be done in haste. If all went well, Arkady was retrieving the amulet as we spoke. Fingers crossed that he wouldn't be too late. Meantime, Levi and I could meet and formulate a plan for Nicola's safety, including how to make sure she wasn't fleeing with the clothes on her back and an angry and dangerous husband on her heels.

"This weekend, I promise. Meantime, are you safe? Cough if you're not."

There was silence. Okay.

"It's better if Levi contacts you," I said, "so answer his calls."

"Yes. Grazie."

"Don't mention it." I frowned at the phone when she disconnected.

Priya leaned against the hood of the car. "You think her situation has escalated?"