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“Hey, I’ lot”

“We alking the perimeter I’ll meet you and introduce you to the team, and then you can take me up to your apartment”

“Should you enter alone?”

“It’s i that could influence our h I’ve kept the conversation we had between us to allow the crew to remain objective They only know the bare basics of this case”

“Oh Okay” Her voice is shaky

“Daize It’s going to be okay Take a deep breath, and re for you We’re all in this together, okay?”

“I remember” Her voice sounded calmer and more confident The effect that he had on her pleased him

“I’ around nohich car is yours?”

“You can’t miss it It’s the aquamarine Mini Cooper”

“Of course it is, beach lover”

“I’m half Hawaiian, and my father was a pro surfer It’s in my blood” He could hear the smile in her voice

Mission accoood at distraction As one of five, he’d learned early on it was easier than the more direct approach his eldest brother, Luka, took “See you in a few”

He spotted the car with the starfish along the top of the frontand afrom the rearview mirror She stepped out of the car warily

“Hi, Daize This is my teamBrendon and Maria are the ones who started the teaurus and cameramen, Mel and Trisha our are spiritual advisors, and Carl is our medium Guys, this is Daize”

“It’s nice to meet you,” Daize said quietly