"So, my dear older brother, if you think the city is heaven, it'll end up being your eternal resting place. But if you understand me and see it as the gate to hell, maybe we can struggle a little longer. Don't you think?"
Mason swallowed hard. He suddenly realized that moving to the big city to start a new life might not be as simple as he'd imagined. Thankfully, every Kesma family member had some decent qualities, one of which was the willingness to ask questions when they didn't understand something. Mason tossed his cigarette out, straightened his posture—a habit he'd picked up as a rookie cop—and asked earnestly, "What should I do?"
This was exactly why Julian was willing to bring his brother to the city. Firstly, he trusted him completely. Secondly, Mason never did anything "outside the plan," especially if he wasn't the one who made the plan. He was reliable, controllable, and wouldn't act recklessly—the perfect candidate.
