3 Chapter 3

“Are you warning me to stay out of their way, or are you trying to recruit me?”

“I’m trying to make sure you don’t get killed.” She said it without blinking. “If Jasmine knew I was doing this, she’d ship me to Buttfuck, Egypt, to punish me for interfering.”

Darren nodded. Jasmine would do worse than that to August if she suspected August was doing anything to help Darren. “Thank you. I promise, you’re not wasting your time here. I’m not going to let myself get killed.”

She sighed and sat back. “You know what’s sad? I think you even believe that.”

“I’m in no more danger than when I was with Argenti.” In a way, he was in less danger. At least he knew the wolves wanted him dead. They were honest about it. Unlike Jasmine. “And I already told you. Aden is…” Darren paused, his eyes widening. “Walking into the restaurant right now.”

She turned her head to follow his gaze. When he heard her audible intake of breath, he knew she’d seen him, too.