Augustine didn't answer right away. He looked at Nathan, studying him with quiet intensity. This man clearly had no clue what kind of monster he had just stepped into the room with.
Augustine was worried Nathan wouldn't be able to handle the truth. Finally, he spoke evenly. "I live simply. But when the situation demands it, I can be dangerous. And if someone threatens my family, I won't hesitate to become lethal. I don't forgive those who cross me or put my loved ones at risk. I gave Megan more than enough chances, told her to stay away from Anne. But she ignored every warning. She tried to kill my wife not once, but twice."
His tone hardened.
"There was no way I'd let her walk free after that. When I deal with a threat, I make sure it's wiped out completely. I don't believe in leaving loose ends."
Then Augustine turned and walked out.
Nathan stood there, numb, Augustine's words crashing down on him like a landslide. His thoughts raced in circles.
