“—and I’ll only be in Solstice for a few days—” “Not if I have any say in the matter.” “—so you’ll have to excuse me because I’m hanging up now. And you don’t have any say in the matter.” “I’ll shut down the train station so you can’t leave.” I open my mouth but close it again because he’s rendered me speechless. “I’ll have all the roads closed, too, if I have to.” “Please tell me you’re joking.” “You tell me, since you seem to have me all figured out. Do you think I’m joking?” I say flatly, “You can’t keep me in this town against my will.” His tone turns thoughtful. “Funny thing about that. I
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