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I open my mouth, but Bishop continues before I can ask him seventeen questions. “Mercer was working alone when he took you. We don't have evidence anyone else knew where he went after leaving Hollow Creek.”

“So we're safe?”

“For tonight.”

Roman's expression doesn't change.

I know what that means. He’ll obsess over the words for tonight for the next month. Probably longer.

Bishop looks at him. “We'll talk tomorrow.”

Roman nods.

Bishop turns toward the door.

“Wait.”

He looks at me.

“Thank you.”

His expression stays unreadable. Then he gives me one small nod. “You did most of the work.”

He turns and leaves.

I smile. “I really like him.”

“No,” Roman says.

I just smile at him.

The door opens approximately thirty seconds later. A large man fills it. Dark blond hair. Broad shoulders. A pissed-off expression on his face.

Beck.

His gaze lands on Roman. “You motherfucker.”

Roman closes his eyes. “Beck.”

I gasp, and his eyes snap to me.

“Mapquest!”

His pissed-off expression slowly disappears. “Are you gonna use my nickname every time you see me?”

I grin and nod. “Yes. Especially after you made the noise.”

Roman shakes his head. “Callie.”

Beck winks and imitates Roman. “HNNNGH.”

I immediately laugh.

Violet chokes.

Drew turns away.

Ivy looks completely lost.