Husband With Benefits

As expected, Erasmi had already reached Elena’s house before Demetri. He stood by the front gate, surveying the surroundings with a keen eye. As Demetri approached, Erasmi greeted him with a nod, noting the tension in his twin’s demeanor. "What did you find?" Erasmi asked.

As Erasmi listened, he heard the frustration and worry there and sighed," Demetri, you stay outside. I’ll go in."

Demetri’s brow furrowed, and he shook his head vehemently. "No, Erasmi. This involves both of us. We need to handle it together."

Erasmi’s expression hardened slightly. "Demetri, you know I can handle Elena better than you. She’s more likely to crack if I’m the one questioning her."

"I don’t care. In fact, I can handle her as well as you. I’m not going to stand out here while you go in alone. We don’t know what she might do."

"Demon. You can’t be as ruthless as I can. It’s not in your nature. Right now, we need someone who can push her to the edge if necessary and strike the fear of God into her. She probably knows what I did to Lara and the others so she will fear me when I say it. That’s why it’s better for you to stay out here and keep watch."

"And what if something goes wrong in there? What if she tries to hurt you? Lara was a different matter for you as well as for us. That does not make you cold blooded enough to handle Elena.’

Erasmi gave a small, grim smile. "That’s a risk I’m willing to take. I need you to trust me on this. Besides, if things go south, I need someone reliable on the outside to back me up. and you know, who could be more reliable than you?"

Finally, Demetri exhaled sharply and nodded. "Fine. But don’t take any unnecessary risks. If you need help, you call me immediately."