Chapter 160: Jax: Leaving Breadcrumbs

"Follow my lead, okay?" I gave Piper's hand a gentle squeeze, and she nodded.

The fact that she was so agreeable right now concerned me. She never just agreed to anything. Ever. I knew all the magic usage today was taking a toll on her, but I hadn't realized how much until right now. Granted, I wasn't in much better shape. My insides still felt like they'd been rearranged in a blender, and my head hadn't quit pounding since we'd stopped moving.

I took a deep breath, offered her a reassuring smile, then led the way into Ricky's Towing and Automotive Repair. The place was nothing more than a rundown garage that looked as if it hadn't been maintained in years. Not the best impression for potential customers. Thankfully, we were only here to use Ricky as a decoy. I felt bad knowing we'd be sending the guy on a bogus run, but I had every intention of compensating him for his trouble.

"Hello?" I called as I stepped through the open service bay door.