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I decided to change tactics "Where did you get the bracelet that matches the one Adrianna wore?"

"My uncle had it in his possession when he died I have seen no reason to return an object that sings with power to a blood-sworn scion who is untrue and seeks ht yet use tomy questions?"

Leo let a small smile slip free "Because, while you are technically and contractually released from my service, you reh you are currently free of the obligations attendant to that office, and though I have charged you with an unrelated task, you are loyal, Jane Yellowrock, to my people, and to me"

I frowned I was?

"Any information that I have is yours to know, insofar as it pertains to the task at hand"

I scowled at hi my ankle to hook the stool on rollers that was half beneath the desk, pulled it out, and sat, putting us on a level "So why didn’t you tell me that?"

"You did not ask I did not think to offer There is otten, and that coreat shocks ofit "Soer or an ey"

"You insult when you desire a favor Odd behavior"

"I thought I was entertaining"

Leo smiled "I am tired I have been inforain entry here Are you well? I do not ser abruptly evaporated I hated it when Leo was the calh and closedone of your ar it over to NOPD and I’ve requested another be made ready Yes I was shot at I’m fine"

"Yes You are," he said, a soft, almost compassionate note in his voice

With my eyes still closed, I s But I didn’t say it aloud, shaking my head, instead

Leo said, "The local police did not capture your assailant, but they did find fingerprints at the sill from which the shots were fired If they are on record, there will be an arrest"