Chapter 96

ALEXANDROS It takes me not even a moment to find Giorgios amongst the cacophony of voices that fill my head these days. It seems as though my mind can tap into every person I have ever connected with, and all at once. And I can isolate each one as quickly as pressing a button on a remote control. Giorgios. Good evening, brother. His familiar voice fills me with a sense of nostalgia and, despite my reason for reaching out to him, I feel a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. It disappears quickly. Our father paid me a visit me today. He is silent for a moment, no doubt as shocked as I was. For what purpose? He knew of your visits to me these past months. He asked what we were hiding from him. I assume you told him nothing. I told him I had a pledge that I thought you may be interested in siring. Good. Smart thinking, he says. Do you think he suspects anything close to the truth? If I did, then I would already be long gone, not calmly having this conversation. No. But it is a grave