Chapter 20Michael got back to his apartment at exactly 6:02 P.M. the next day. Devante knew that, because he’d been camped out outside Michael’s door since 5:30 P.M., and had been watching Michael’s Lyft speed ever closer on his phone. He must have decided, with all of his luggage, to risk the elevator, because Devante heard it rumble to life moments after the Lyft ride ended. Devante pushed himself to his feet, brushing his jeans off and trying not to fidget. Finally, finally, the elevator ground to a stop and the doors opened to reveal Michael, two suitcases in hand as he stepped out of it. Devante opened his mouth to say something about Michael risking his life in the elevator, but the blazing look Michael gave him made him close it again. He came forward and took one of the suitcases

