Chapter 108

Soren smiled innocently. “I was just about to tell you that when Isis interrupted me.” I couldn’t force myself to smile this time, and I heard him say, “I wanted to let you know—I found out about the issues you had with your stepbrother, and I want you to know you don’t have to worry about him anymore. It’s taken care of,” he smiled. “Though now, I figure you probably would’ve handled it yourself. Very well done just now.” Instead of thanking him, I just stared at him for a moment before a sliver of worry crept in. “You said you handled Derek?” “Yes, Ro. He’s taken care of. You don’t ever have to worry about him again,” Soren replied. My eyes widened. “What do you mean by ‘taken care of’? Did you—did you kill him? Is that why Isis came?” Soren laughed. “No! Of course not. I just made sure he knew never to mess with you again—and then sent him far, far away.” Although I didn’t particularly like Derek, I was relieved that he wasn’t dead. “Soren, I appreciate you trying to help me, but yo