Chapter 49

VAL

I leave the room, mentally cursing Cross's future ten generations. I pick up my cell phone. There's a message from Vance. I don't remember ever reading it, but it's open. He's inviting me out on Friday night. I respond, saying it's impossible. Another message arrives soon after, inviting me out today.

I didn't know exactly what I was trying to do with him, but I had a little hope that it would