“Ten days. Took me a bit to get here after I sussed out what Tati was doing.”
“And why didn’t you just come to me in the first place? Why this song and dance with Darby?”
“Because you would’ve welcomed me in with open arms?” Mathias rolled his eyes. “I’m not stupid, you know. I’m well aware of exactly how much hurt you’re probably still harboring. But I knew I had to get you on your guard. Get you looking over your shoulder so that Tati couldn’t surprise you. It didn’t take me long to find Darby, which means it’s not going to take Tati much longer—”