He froze for a moment, then nodded quickly, flattered and nervous.
“Yes, yes, we’re going right back. Mr. Callahan, are you…?”
His eyes tried to peer past my shoulder.
But the person in my arms was wrapped tightly, only a slender ankle exposed.
He didn’t recognize her.
Evangeline glanced toward my arms. A flash of cold malice crossed her eyes before she quickly replaced it with that innocent, obedient expression.
Unfortunately, I had no interest in looking twice.
“You go first.”
“I’ll be there shortly.”
Sebastian answered at once and pulled Evangeline away.
After they had gone some distance, I slowly turned my head, watching their figures disappear at the end of the corridor. The corner of my mouth lifted almost imperceptibly.
Into the micro-receiver at my collar, I spoke in a l
