Xander kept flipping a little silver knife in his hand, the blade flashing as it spun.

A sly, deep grin curled at his lips. "What's there to figure out? At the end of the day, Dan Murray just wants us to wipe out his stepmother's whole crew for him."

Yvonne just stared at him, speechless.

Did he mean Adelle's group?

Honestly, she couldn't stand those people.

"So, you're saying Susanna is with Dan?"

Everything had gotten so tangled, Yvonne's head felt like scrambled eggs. She couldn't make heads or tails of who was holding Susanna now—or even which side of Black Gate had her.

When she asked if Susanna was really with Dan, Xander's eyes darkened. "I wouldn't bet on it."

"Huh?"

"Think about it—Dan fought tooth and nail to snatch Pigeon Peak from Derek Murray. If I tried to take Pigeon Peak from him, odds are good he might hand over Susanna to keep what he wants most."

"So you're saying, she isn't with Dan?"

"Not necessarily!"

Yvonne blinked, exasperated. "Are you kidding me?"

Everything was "maybe yes, maybe no." How was anyone supposed to make sense of this mess?


wants even more is for Finch Murray and the rest of

twins-Dan hated them with

head was spinning. "So... is Susanna

just shrugged.

choked.

definitely with someone in Black

the squeeze on Black Gate,

which part of Black Gate has

idea. From what I can tell, any of them could've taken

"You're not

Blacktower and be done with

was furious. She couldn't

had Susanna, and at


results even if it meant

belongs to s

fell silent, just looking at her after she

You're not going

his eyes. "Let me remind you, this isn't your backyard

blown up Dan's

and that temper of yours.

For a second

Yvonne's mind went

blank with embarrassment. She

but this time Xafter was seedy

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