Page 82 of Deadly Knight

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A little while being how long?

Me

Until he can no longer hold on.

Vanessa

I approve.

Me

How is she?

Vanessa

Pissed.

Me

Still in my room?

Vanessa

No. I let her out because it’s cruel to keep her in there.

Me

She’s going to try to run! She’s smart. She’ll wait until you guys aren’t paying attention and then bolt.

Vanessa

She’s been free since the afternoon you left and hasn’t yet. She knows if she does, we’ll catch her before she gets far.

I like her. I’m sad I never got the chance to meet her back when you two were dating.

What’s your plan with her when you’re finished?

Me

I don’t know.

Vanessa

You’ll let her go home.

Me

I don’t know.

I can’t.

Yes.

Vanessa

That was decisive.

Me

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