Chapter 3Master suite, bath
Sunday, 6 P.M.
The nurse disconnected the IV line, and Alexei helped Donal to the bathroom. His Mate was so frail, it made Alexei’s chest ache.
“Could I sit for a moment on the uh…”
“I’ll be right outside. Call me when you’re finished.”
Alexei left the bedroom for the gallery and called Armand. “He burnt him, with cigarettes and cigars. He has scars from shackles and chains. He addicted him to drugs and wouldn’t even let him clean his teeth. In the Russian gulag, they let me clean my teeth. He wasn’t allowed to clean his teeth, Armand. How can I live with myself if I don’t kill this man?”
“We can’t hurt a human. But, I can hurt his business. Let me investigate. I won’t let it slide. This is cruelty on an unparalleled scale.” Alexei grew silent on the other
