Chapter 61: Soon!
It had only been a few hours since I inherited the original Aiden’s memories, and there was still a flood of information to process. Trying to pinpoint any specific memory that might offer a clue was like finding a needle in a haystack.
"Wait, why was I trying so hard to guess? I’m about to meet them anyway. I can just get the answer straight from their mouths."
With just a few words, she took control of the situation.
"I changed my mind. Get up. You’re taking me to him now. And don’t even try thinking about doing anything stupid. One lie, one trick, and you’ll end up like your men inside. Or worse."
"Y-you killed my men?" Peter was in shock. In his mind, he began counting time. How long was he even in the house? Ten seconds? Twenty? And all of my men... wiped out? How the hell is he this strong? Does coming back from the dead usually give you such overwhelming power like that? What the hell is even he, right now? An undead? Or a human?
So many questions bombarded his mind that he felt his head might explode.
"Guess," I shrugged.
That alone was enough to get Peter racing back to his feet. He shot up from the ground, wiping sweat from his brow and no longer daring to drag things out.
"If I take you to my boss... you’ll spare me, right?" he asked carefully.
"Yes,"
He exhaled like he’d been holding his breath for a decade. "This way," he said, gesturing hurriedly.
I was about to follow when a thought made me pause.