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“Zarek keeps menus in a drawer in the kitchen.”

“Oh yeah, Chinese food too,” Drake mentioned.

Evie rolled her eyes.

I jogged over to Zarek’s office and got the scanner and brought it back to the kitchen. Maybe now I could eat something.

Chapter Twelve

Chloe

It was an hour and forty-five minutes past the time when we ordered dinner that my phone rang. It was Zarek. There was so much noise in the background, it was hard to hear him.

“It’s going to be a long night, Cupcake.”

“Yeah, I heard on the scanner.” I managed to keep my voice level.

“Gotta go.”

“Be careful. I have something to say to you when you get back home.”

There was a long pause. I thought the connection had been lost.

“I can’t wait.”

“In that case, keep my man safe.”

“I will.”

The phone went dead and I looked at my brother and sister.

“So, he’s your man, huh?” Evie asked.

“Damn straight.”

I thought Evie’s grin might split her face.

“Good choice, little sister.” Drake nodded his head, tipping his beer in my direction.

“Mine was better,” Evie said smugly.

“I know Aiden. Zarek I’ve just met. My vote’s with Zarek,” Drake said.

Even though my brother barely flinched, I was pretty sure that Evie kicked him underneath the dining room table.

* * *

Chloe

I had the TV on. The fire blazed across the screen, and it scared the piss out of me. It had started with one warehouse, but after an hour it had jumped to the neighboring warehouse.

I jumped when the screen went dark.

“You don't need to be watching that shit.” Drake held the remote.

I sprung off the couch and grabbed for it. “Give that back.”

“No.” He held it out of reach. “Obsessing over the fire isn't doing you any good.”