The Valiant by Jillian Dodd

Author:Jillian Dodd [Dodd, Jillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, suspense, Young Adult
Goodreads: 35623513
Publisher: Jillian Dodd Inc.
Published: 2018-03-20T00:00:00+00:00

I race back to the hotel, running the entire way and knowing that it’s possible I’m in possession of a short list of names of those involved in the conspiracy.

I’m breathless when I swing open the door to the suite my brother and I are sharing. Lorenzo, Peter, and Viktor are seated in the parlor while Ari is pacing.

“Do you have any idea what time it is?” Ari says. “Where have you been?”

I clutch the necklace Lorenzo gave me, knowing, if he were really that worried, he would know exactly where to find me. But I can’t say that out loud.

“I went for a run and grabbed some dinner. Believe it or not, I can take care of myself while you boys save the world with your meeting.”

“You’re being ridiculous. You know that, right?” Daniel says, stepping out of what is supposed to be my bedroom.

“Why were you in my room?”

“Slumber party apparently,” he says with a smirk, waving his hand at the group gathered. “Aren’t you the lucky girl?”

“I’m tired. It’s been a really long day. You boys have a good party without me. Peter, be sure to braid Daniel’s hair. That’s his favorite thing.”

When I go into my room, I see that Daniel has completely taken it over, and my stuff is gone.

Lorenzo joins me. “I had your clothing moved to my suite. Would you care to retire now?”

“Yes, please.”

I give the boys my best and tell them to behave, then go with Lorenzo to his suite.

“Is Juan here?” I ask him.

“He is, but he has retired to his room, as have the rest of my security. While we usually take the whole floor to ensure privacy and safety, it’s kind of fun, having Ari and Peter down the hall.”

I pull Lorenzo close and whisper into his ear, “Was the room swept for electronic surveillance?”

“But of course. As per protocol, my staff has also installed countermeasures to stop any attempts from the outside. And you know that my phone is secure.”

I plop down on the couch. “Are all The Society meetings held in Rome? I know your father was a member. What did he tell you about it?”

“Nothing. It’s a secret, remember?”

“And what about Rome?”

“I can ask, but they haven’t told me as of yet. I guess I will find out when the next meeting is set.”

“I remembered something today. When my mother and I were in Florence, someone was following us. I noticed him first at the hotel we were staying at, and then again when we were in the Ponte Vecchio, and again in a church. My mom said I’d missed seeing him at the Basilica di San Lorenzo. She had me pretend to faint, and when the staff carried me into a room outside the public area, we snuck out from there.”

“If your mother was as beautiful as you, maybe the man was just enamored with her.”

“Or maybe he was worried about what she might discover.”

He nods his head. “Ari told me privately about the time line you have been piecing together, and it’s been bothering me all night.

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