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At that point, I’d assurateful for it The quaver in Leighton’s voice sounded like she was on the verge of losing it

“I want you to head straight foryou the address now You’re not far fro for you Don’t worry about parking Just pull up on the street, get out of the car, and head in They’ll handle everything else”

“Oh, God,” she’dout what that scenariofolloould there be a h a hail of bullets as the mobsters drove by?

I’d sure as fuck prayed not, but we’d be ready

“I’ out now,” I told her “I’ll meet you at Jameson”

“No,” she’d screeched “Don’t leave Saet him out of here Now Take him and run”

“Leighton,” I’dher down “You said they’re not following you, right? They were surprised to see you It doesn’t sound like they know your identities I believe Sauys come over and stay here with hiame plan”

She hadn’t been convinced I could hear it in her voice—she didn’t have an ounce of trust in what I’d told her At that moment, fear and the need to run had taken over her, but fuck if I’d let that happen until I was absolutely sure there was a monster to run from

Rachelover her chest I want to blow by her, find Leighton, and… what?

Christ… I just want to hug her Pro happen to her, Saht now isn’t to solve this dilemma—it’s just to embrace her

I force ive Rachel my attention

“I called Kynan He has so back soon, I hope Until then, it doesn’t appear they were followed here, but there’s always the possibility those hton’s car”

“It’s registered to their address in Denver,” I h to take that address and learn Mike’s new name”

She nods somberly “If that’s the case, then their covers could be completely compromised”