Chapter 1216:

Freya frowned, recalling a warning. “Alan says that man has a temper. He’s unpredictable.”

Greta nodded. “Honestly, pretty much.”

“One minute he’s charming; the next he’s throwing threats like, ‘You think I won’t hit back?’”

Riley’s brow furrowed. “And you’re still going for it?”

Greta shrugged confidently. “Every pot has its lid. I can handle him. Trust me.”

Freya bit her lip but didn’t press further. “Just let us know if you need backup.”

Greta’s eyes lit up. “Actually, there is one thing.”

“What’s that?” Riley asked.

his past,” Greta said, determined. “I want to

about her. She hadn’t hidden much—only

“Consider it

her fingers flying. At first the search turned up little, but

this pans out, dinner’s on me. If not, it’s still my


then smiled. “Actually, I have

tilted her

Riley leaned forward, curious.

cheeks flushed. She handed it to Greta. “Just in case

again. Greta returned it with a warm smile. “Thanks, but I’m good. You keep

“You sure?” Freya asked.

how to keep myself safe,” Greta said, her voice soft but firm, easing her friend’s worry. She was ready to turn the tables

into fiction

not have field experience, but I’ve studied the playbook. You two just

it over and nodded. Greta’s smarts and skills were

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