Chapter 47

“Which makes them even more valuable,” Maya said. Her eyes flicked to Fordham. “The weapons deal.”

He nodded. “That’s what we saw. Those were no ordinary weapons, and Clare is no ordinary dealer. That’s why she interrogated us, thinking we were working for the Society.”

“She thought that they had found the new stash of artifacts,” Maya put together.

“Yes, and she must be working with Basem to get these artifacts onto the streets.”

Ellerby looked faint. “If that’s the case, then… we’re already too late.”

“Too late for what?”

“To stop him.”

Fordham left Ellerby’s side and came to stand with Maya. “On the contrary, I think we finally have a shot.”

She looked up at him, filled with determination, and nodded. “I think you’re right. We will do what we can to save your nephew.”

Ellerby’s eyes filled with tears. “I don’t even know if he’s still alive.”

Maya ground her teeth. “Then we will get revenge for what he has done to you.”

“We need to go,” Fordham said. “We have to get back by daybreak