Chapter 81

“Okay Tony explain to me what happened.” I asked trying to wrap my head around what he just said to me. “Kyle told me he had been tracking Ruby’s movements and when she happened to be at one of her safe houses, I made my move to try and capture her and bring her to you, as a gift. Once there I tried to grab her, but she pulled a knife on me. I struggled with her a bit and wound up stabbing her in the thigh with her own knife. Sadly, she was able to escape after that. She had grabbed a nearby flower vase and smashed it into my head.” He said disappointedly.

“I appreciate you trying to do this for me Tony, but you could have been seriously hurt. Next time please do not go off by yourself take me or Kyle or someone else with you.” I said agitated. I was pissed he put himself in harm’s way but also flattered that he did it for me. He had a tendency to make me feel both mad and adored at the same time. I continued, “Listen we are getting really close to finishing this for Emma. Just be pat