The Promise

***9 years ago***

“We were too late. He’s dead,” a monotonous voice reported through the phone void of any emotions.

Lucien hung up at once, his face dark with anger and sorrow.

My undercover agents have just confirmed the death of my mentor…he was also my best friend. Shit. I thought we evaded the main house and have kept our relationship a secret for years but apparently, I was wrong, very wrong. I haven’t met him in years and have kept in touch using secretive methods of communication, but it proved not to be enough.  

Opening the small secret door in my bedroom, I accessed my safe. I thought back on the last time I met my dear friend around 4 years ago before this all st