The living room buzzed with folks.

It was a night doomed for no sleep.

With Rhett gone, who knew if more would follow?

Once everyone left, Hannah turned to her crew.

“Maloney, you and the others stay put here.

I have some stuff to chat with Alessandra.

“Sure thing,” Maloney agreed.

“Watch your back, though.

Keith looked uneasy.

“Maybe we should hover by the door, just in case.

Hannah grinned.

“Relax, nothing’s going to happen.

in the living room as Hannah climbed back

step on the staircase

The silence was eerie.

door open to find Bryson chilling on

door behind her, she approached

getting gutsier

into my turf

Lyons might catch

as she

“He’s suspected me before.

he’s busy with

after all she’d been through, found solace only

“They’re bringing someone

intrigued, asked, “Aren’t I supposed to

Winston’s sister,

won’t be good if she sees us

toyed with Hannah’s hair, lost in

“Are you even listening?”

slapped Bryson’s playful hand, but he caught her wrist

“I heard you.

grinned, intertwining their

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