Chapter 37

• I wanted to but I couldn't. I couldn't refuse Marcel's orders; it was almost like I was compelled to obey properly because I was fearful of him or maybe it's simply because I was secretly excited to accompany him to this unknown occasion so that I would have an excuse to stay by his side. I would argue it is the first but I won't be able to bet my life if it depends on it.
• Marcel was already waiting for me inside the back seat of the black Chevrolet SUV that had been parked closer to the entrance of the mansion and as I came out of the building I could see two of his men standing close by the door and one of the men opened and held the door open until I got in before closing it shut.
• “Drive."