Chapter 48

He checked the time.

Elijah might still be there.

He shoved himself to his feet. “This is a terrible idea.”

Still, he pulled on his jacket and left the office.

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The bar was crowded, the music loud and the air thick with smoke. Nate pushed his way through the crowd, ignoring the annoyed looks he received as he passed by. The entire place smelled like booze and sweat, completely out of his element. He scanned the room for Elijah, frowning when he came up empty-handed.

He was about to turn and leave when a hand clamped onto his shoulder. A smirk followed, appearing over his shoulder.

“You...