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Ford laughs under his breath "It’s Drake"

I turn in my seat so I can see and then slide the n about an inch "Can I help you?" I ask, peering out at hi, so when I’-ass truck, he looks minuscule He’s such a skinny little fk

He scowls athis eyes as he tries to lass"Shrike? I should’ve known You’re out here like a loser, spying on me? What the hell?"

"I’m sorry," I say politely "Do I know you?" Ford chuckles off to ht "Do we know this rat, Ford?" I lower theanother half an inch "Oh, wait," I say sarcastically "Yeah, we know this assle He’s the poser whoto be me You’re not even worthives those thick black frames a push up his nose as he considers this "Then would you care to explain why you’re sitting outsidea doobie, Drake And you’re killing hs again

Drake sniffs the air, trying to s in there"

"It’s that new odorless blend out of Boulder, you idiot Now scra, "Scram," he mutters "What are you, a character in Scooby-Doo?"

I look over at hireat word, isn’t it? So underused" I turn back and Drake is still there "Drake, if you have an opinion on the et the fk out of here"

He does that little two-finger to the eyeballs gesture, pointing atyou, Shrike I know you’re up to so and if I catch you around my shop, I’ll take care of business"

I roll theback up as Drake walks away "You get it parked, dude?"

"We’re set," Ford says "He really is annoying I’h, Spencer He’s so stupid How the hell did he get past your security outside the showroo door? It uy is backed, that’s for sure But he’s not the one who stole your shit"

"Maybe not But he’s part of it, whether he knows that or not Whoever is behind Drake Cikes is ure it out"

I pull the truck forward, do the double honk to Drake--who is still standing in the alleyway entrance to his shop--and turn right at the next street to go back towards town

Ford lets out a huff as he thinks in silence for a few seconds "Iafter all And I’ it out Maybe it’s not connected to the trials couy who fell into soive you a run for yours Andbikes are just bad luck on your part Soe or soht at Mountain and College