Chapter 192

• I swallow but quickly straighten my shoulders, keeping my expression bold. "Yeah.” My voice comes out firm, confident—at least, I hope it does. “I’m just going to meet my friend.”
• His jaw tightens. “We can’t let you go. We haven’t received any orders from Mr. Dante to let you pass.”
• I huff out a laugh, trying to keep things light. “Oh, come on. It’s just a girls’ night out. One hour—one—and I’ll be back before you know it.”