FIFTEEN
Darkness fell fast… or maybe her mood just made it seem that way.
Tulsi hadn’t closed her eyes for more than a second. Sleeping while Wreck was in the driving seat gave her a confidence that was only a distant memory now that Ripp had taken over. Svana had fallen asleep a while ago and Tulsi envied her peace. It had occurred to her that she could quiz Ripp while the youngster was unconscious, but she didn’t want to take that risk. It wasn’t difficult to fake sleep and Svana’s loyalties changed with the seasons. Trusting her could be suicide.
Though it was night, Tulsi didn’t mistake where they were. Ripp had said home. As they drove through the city, Tulsi recognized it as Merchant’s home. To her relief, Ripp didn’t go to Merchant’s building. But having been told that Keaton own
