As soon as Vespera finished speaking, she hung up without hesitation.

Dominic sat there, momentarily stunned.

From the driver's seat, Gerard cast a glance in the rearview mirror. "Yikes... That didn't sound good," he thought to himself.

Dominic slowly lowered the phone from his ear, his expression hardening.

There was no doubt about it-Vespera was upset.

Was it because he hadn't gone to get her immediately last night?

He could admit it now-Fawn's frantic cries over the phone had completely rattled him.

When he found her unconscious, his only thought was to get her to the hospital as fast as possible. Everything else faded from his mind.

By the time he managed to make the necessary calls, they were already halfway there.

"Calvert."

Dominic's voice came from the back seat.

Calvert was absorbed in his game, headphones on, completely unaware.

Gerard reached over and lowered his phone. "Mr. Reid's calling you."

Calvert turned around quickly. "Yes, sir? You called me?"

Vespera off at her apartment last night,

She

"Happy?"

thanked

at all.

see the guilt

said, "Be honest.

Calvert's face faltered.

he decided to

back on their own. And when I said they were in a safe

and Vespera wasn't mad. I explained everything to her afterward, and she forgave me right

his phone and

kidding me, you moron?"

a hand

Reid... I messed up last night," Calvert said, looking like a guilty puppy. "I was afraid you'd be angry. If it makes you feel better, you can hit me

all your fault.

What does this have to do with

bring

sighed in frustration, ruffling Calvert's hair. "Just

silent for a moment before reaching for his phone

prepared to send a

message from Vespera: "We have an issue at

was nearly identical to

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