I didn’t let my emotions win. I smirked.

“You’re not the only one with secrets. Be careful.”

Her smile faltered for a second. Her hand clenched into a fist, and the sight made my chest tighten. Why had my words unsettled her? Was there more to this than she let on?

I straightened, turned my back, and walked out without another glance. She’d stirred something dangerous, and now I needed leverage.

The first person I called was the masked man. He was the only one who could put someone on her tail. I wanted Brenda—if that was even her name—watched.

“Hey, little princess.” His voice slid through the line, making...