Chapter 136

"Nicholas, Donovan's been sent to juvenile detention," Nessa said over the phone. "Good. He's already so sneaky at his young age. Who knows just what he'll become later?" Nicholas said, narrowing his eyes. Donovan had a dangerously fierce look in his eyes. If he ever got out, there was no telling what he might do. Nicholas had thought about killing Donovan but couldn't act on it just yet. "His father's in jail too, and his mother's disappeared," Nessa said. "It's no surprise that she ran off. That family was bound to fall apart," Nicholas replied. He felt no pity for them. "I'm free today. Would you and your girlfriend like to grab dinner with me?" Nessa asked. "She's back in Stola," Nicholas replied. "She is?" Nessa sounded surprised, then gave a soft cough and said in a lower voice, "So it's hard to ask you out, then." "I've got things to take care of this afternoon anyway. I'll treat you to a meal another day, and we can talk about Donovan then," Nicholas said. He had no i