Becky's POV
Leo's hand weight on mine as we ran across the small lane was both comforting and terrible. Though I had no idea how we had gotten into this mess, one thing was obvious: everything was swiftly disintegrating. Always several steps ahead, the broker was too smart. Though I knew Leo was barely holding it together, his resentment simmered just under the surface, I had no time to consider it. Not during our frantic life racing.
I panted, looking over at him, and said, "We have to split up." The flickering lighting above created spooky shadows dancing around the walls.
With a hard jaw, Leo shook his head without looking at me. "Not at all. Together, we make it safer.
Although consoling, his protectiveness at this point was oppressive. I understood my abilities, hence the last thi
