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“Because Marco is going to send men after me He already sent one and I want ets to me”

I was throwing a lot at him and I kneas upset

I got it I did

I was a soldier, but I was takingafter the fact Any other soldier, I’d be dead by

I was banking on a whole lot that Roman wouldn’t do that to me

“He sent one after you already?”

I told hiuy with us, but we’ve not questioned hi Mexican phone number He had a police radio on him, too”

“You think he’s a cop?”

“More like I think he was listening to the police scanner We’ll know ate him”

“Right” He sighed “Your sister What’s your plan there?”

“There’s a network I know about They hide people I’d like to make contact, see if they’ll hide Verónica”

“What network?”

I ignored that, saying, “That’s the point They typically hide people fro they’llfrom”

“You’re on a leash, Raize Albeit, it’s a long leash, but it’s still a leash”

Meaning, he would tug on it eventually and if I didn’t go back, he would send men after me as well Probably Downer

“I know”

“Use your woate him She works for me as well noant to utilize her skill When your sister is gone, report back here”

“Yes, sir”

“Immediately, Raize”

“Yes, sir”

“When you report toyour entire teaot me?”

“I got you”

The line disconnected after that, and I knew Jake aiting inside the door

He, Cavers, and Abra

I gave them a nod

At once, they walked outside, grabbed the guy and carried hie

I went inside and found Ash helpingto need you”

Verónica froze, but Ash didn’t

She already knew and nodded “Okay”

I said to Verónica, “You stay here”

Her eyes were big, taking in Ash and me