Page 42 of Dauntless

“Your show was nice Angel,” Walter said formally. “Good luck with my son.”

“No. I want Walter to stay,” Angel protested loudly. “You said I can have whatever I want Dane, and I want Walter and you to talk.”

“There’s nothing he can say to me,” Dane snapped. “I’m sorry I left you alone, Angel. Are you okay? Did he do anything to you?”

Walter cursed. “I did nothing to her.”

“Like I’d trust you,” Dane gritted. “Angel?”

“I’m fine. Did you find Gia?” Angel asked and giggled. “I hear she turns up in the oddest places.”

My pulse jumped. She knew I was here. Don’t tell him. Not now.

“No, but let’s go back to the table,” Dane answered.

“With Walter. He has something to tell you,” Angel said. There was shuffling and then quiet. I walked out of the stall and leaned against the wall.

Angel had to have known it was me. That was the only way I could explain her insistence. She had an affair with Walter. Was he the one that sent her away to The Agency? Was Melinda really Dane’s sister?

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