"Of course they have twisted beliefs. Bottom line: who the hell do we put in charge of the Zorken Family so our families don't get obliterated?"
If they were going after Nathalie, they had to consider the aftermath—assuming the plan succeeded. After all, fighting Nathalie was already dangerous. The thought that another force might come after those responsible for taking her down meant not only their lives were at risk, but also the lives of those close to them.
Even so, choosing an heir for the Zorken Family was a problem in itself.
They needed someone they could trust. An ally. Someone who wouldn't turn on them even after gaining such power.
"I can't hold the code because, first, I haven't married Penny," Mint remarked. "And if I got a hold of that, I'd definitely abduct her so she could marry me. Then we live happily ever after."
