Storm
I slid into the seat opposite Kat and forced myself to smile.
Time to play the long-lost best friend.
“So, how have you been, Kat?” I asked, keeping my voice warm and friendly. “And I really am sorry for disappearing the way I did. I couldn’t stay in contact with anyone after I left. I was terrified Mason would find me.”
I paused, letting the lie settle between us.
“I even left my phone behind when I ran. I didn’t have your number, so there was no way for me to contact you.”
Kat’s eyebrows lifted.
“I didn’t realise you’d left your phone behind.”
“Yeah, well…” I shrugged casually. “You know me. I watch far too many crime shows. I figured Mason would eventually think about tracking my phone, so I left it behind in the SUV Logan and I took to the airport that night.”
I smiled.
