When we walked into the house, I could scent Echo’s fear. All the calming we’d done in the taxi had come undone. How had Marius and Victor managed that in just a few minutes?
They were in the living room. Echo was standing in front of Harmony and Val with her arms out. Marius was looking at her sternly. Victor was standing over our huddled captives, reminding them of their place. Heather was trying to calm the situation with Marius and Echo.
For all that she smelled terrified, Echo looked as if she were in control of the situation. She had a stoic look on her face and was looking directly into Marius’ eyes. Aside from his clenched fists and glare, Marius was holding himself in a very relaxed stance.
“Just let them go. You can do whatever you want with me. Let my sister and brother go
