Page 99 of Sinful Palace

“Yes,” she whispered. “Order…”

“Is that why you were in trouble? Did you get in too deep?”

Chloe let out a low groan. “She’ll get us.”

“Who is she?” I cut in, hoping my sister would recognize my voice. She didn’t. She simply stared up at Willow, chest heaving.

“Did you find out who Q is?” Willow asked. “Is that the person who’s after you?”

“I saw her,” Chloe murmured.

Willow and I exchanged grim looks. “I knew it,” I mouthed at her. She nodded and looked back down at my sister.

“Who is she?” she asked. “Who is Q?”

“I can’t… can’t tell….” Chloe trailed off, closing her eyes again. Her voice had turned hoarse.

“You can tell me,” Willow said in a gentle yet urgent tone. “I won’t get you in any more trouble. I promise. Just tell me what you know about her.”

Chloe responded in a feeble whisper, so soft I barely caught it. “Q means Quinn.”

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