Chapter 43

Latisha turned to look at Killian. After a moment of silence, he said, "I'll go talk to him."

She couldn't let him go alone. She quickly got out of the car and followed him.

As they approached Clifford's car, they saw the window was down. He was inside, smoking.

"Clifford, I brought Latisha back. You—"

Before Killian could finish, Clifford turned his head, and the icy glare in his eyes cut him off.

Clifford didn't speak. He flicked the ash from his cigarette onto the pavement, then tossed the butt after it. He opened the door and stepped out.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Latisha went to Clifford's side and tugged on his sleeve.