Debbie
After a few more minutes of planning, the meeting was dismissed, and the room was suddenly loud with the sound of chairs scraping and people talking excitedly about whatever.
I still hadn't gotten over the meaning of whatever stunt Black was playing with me.
I stood up to leave after the others had already gone, which was now my usual routine because I didn't want to go out first. I didn't want eyes on me.
As I finally stood up to leave, Black stood up, adjusting his suit jacket.
"Debbie," he called smoothly. "I saw your face when I held up the card. I’m sorry I didn't tell you earlier. My father called me late last night. He insisted that he wanted me to join the other team. You know, to keep the outsiders in check. I had to change my choice at the last minute."
I looked at h
