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I nod and track his path across the coffee shop to step outside, obviously not wanting me to hear his conversation He has secrets too, I realize, but that’s expected We’ve not known each other long, and he’s trusted me in ways I believe he reserves for few others And he has no idea the many reasons I have to trust no one, and yet … I want to trust him But it’s not as simple as that, nor is e it could do to hier at rabbing e I already know isn’t there before hitting the redial button, gri sends me to voice mail The line beeps and I say, "This is the last call I’ If I don’t hear froive myself a mental pat on the back Let him squirm over the definition of "I’m out" I’ve just shoved ot us a viewing of the aparto now Apparently, the owner still lives there and is out at the rab my coffee while he does the same with his "How close is it?" I ask

"Ten rab our bagels and toss them in the trash on the way to the door

Shane hails a cab quickly, and once we’re inside, his hand closes on s touching, but already he is glancing at another textup a video he doesn’t try to hide, watching what appears to be severalboxes on a truck The instant it’s over, he releasesand punches a call button

"What the hell did I just watch?" he demands of whoever answers the call, and while I can’t hear the conversation, I have a pretty good idea it’s Seth based on what I’ve seen of their interactions

"You’re sure?" Shane asks, after listening a few beats "Son of a bitch, this takes everything to a new level When do you get back?" He listens again, and then, "I want to meet with the security tea off of hier I sense in him well bridled, his control enviable in every way

Time passes, and still he doesn’t speak or look atht here withwith a silent pro anywhere I’ve never wanted it to mean more

"I had concerns that one of the co his head in my direction, "and Seth has confirmed I’m correct"

"Can you fix it?"

"I have to fix it There’s no other option"

The cab stops in front of the blue glass building in the center of what see district Shane pays the driver and exits first, offeringer objective about this aparters withyou back another day and show you around Unfortunately today, I have some business to attend to"

"I know your family will be cautious with me now, but I’ for and if I can help I will"

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