The Bet Beneath His Bed

Sleight of Hand

Author: Moth & Meridian

Sleight of Hand

HAZEL

Cade is planning something stupid. I can tell because he is awfully silent. It isn't ‘I’m tired and feverish and my head hurts’ silence. This one screams of conspiracy.

He looks exhausted enough to sleep for a year. Striker stands near the window, staring at his phone. Neither of them speaks.

Very suspicious.

Before I can interrogate them, the door opens.

Levi pokes his head in first