Chapter 8

“Six blocks east, you can’t miss it. It’s by the water treatment plant. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. That’s what we’re here for.”

Julien, Etienne, and Julio followed Richard up to his studio apartment with five assistants behind them.

“Do you have any boxes?” Julien gazed around the apartment with a moue of distaste.

Richard immediately went on the defensive. “After I got fired and paid Mom’s bills, this was all I could afford. I used to have a great two-bedroom apartment in Bucktown.”

“This is no reflection on you, mon ange. Who is the man that fired you and what position did he hold at Switched Power?” Richard watched Julien closely. He was taking a chance, but Julio vouched for him, and he did important work for Garou, which meant he must be a solid citizen.