Page 131 of Counting On You

“Not well. Kade’s being transferred.” I turn to her and lower my voice. “He lied to them to protect me. God, I can’t believe he took all the blame.”

“What did they say?”

“Some bullshit about Kade forcing me to sleep with him.” I shake my head. “Actually, they used the word ‘blackmail.’ I feel so bad because it’s all my fault. He was moved to another apartment. I need to find him before he leaves.”

“I’ll ask my roommate. He always knows what’s going on. When’s Kade leaving?”

“Tomorrow.” The word sounds ominous in my ears.

I have a little more than twelve hours to find him. Twelve hours I could spend with him before he’s gone forever.

“Don’t worry,” Sylvie says. “We’ll find him.”