Tora texted: [Just my brother and I, no one else.] 

Remi went cold. Jonah? Their previous meeting had not been amicable. He came across to her as just another pampered, wealthy child who lived off his family reputation and partied all day. Even worse than the typical trust fund brat, he had a short fuse. Do people like him? 

Remi would rather stay out of the way. 

[I shouldn't bother you if your family is coming over," she retorted. “Let's meet up later; I left the cake in the refrigerator.]

She made her way to getaway without hesitation. However, Tora’s call came as soon as she clicked send the message....