“Dani,” Ryodan whispers. “For fuck’s sake, now isn’t the time. Either of you. I said we’ll discuss it later, Ms. Lane. And Ryodan, we’ll find her.” Barrons snarls, “Focus on the moment.” “I am,” I clip stiffly. “Forgive the fuck out of me if this moment got tangled up with the one you stole from me.” “Easy to thieve that of which one was so eager to be quit,” he barks, harsh and rapid as hostile fire. Ryodan says carefully, “We just did.” “Did what?” I snap, not following him at all. Things are happening too fast. My brain is rubber cement, sticky and nonabsorptive. I should run. I’m in the
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