Page 52 of Special Agent Rylee

While the waiters placed their dishes in front of them, he added, sarcasm rampant, “I’ve no doubt she adores you even more for your sisterly love.”

In a more serious tone, she replied, “Surprisingly, she does.”

They were halfway through their steak and lobster, and though she only sipped her wine, they had just poured him a second glass when Rylee came to attention, listening as if she heard voices. He watched the instantaneous change.

She looked up at him and spoke, a positive statement he couldn’t refute.

“Something’s wrong, we need to get back to your cabin.”

“How do you know?”

She held up her phone, the screen now blank.

“I got a text from Carlos. Miguel’s gone.”

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