“Hara-kiri.” I have no idea what that is. “What’s hara-kiri?” His eyes become glassy. “It’s a Japanese ritual. Warriors did it to restore honor when they were facing disgrace or execution.” My insides twist with alarm as he continues. “It’s our code word.” His stare locks with mine and what he says next makes my chest cave in. “It was her way of telling me she’s going to kill herself tonight.”

