Elaine
The light flicked green, and as I eased forward, a knot tightened in my stomach. I couldn’t keep quiet anymore—I needed to tell Kave what I suspected. If Ryne had really been sneaking around in that car, then Kave and I could set a trap, wait for him, and finally catch him in the act. That part was easy to figure out. But Carla? That would take more care. Kave still had a blind spot where she was concerned, and I’d have to tread lightly when I brought her name into the conversation.
I made it to work with a few minutes to spare, slipping into the familiar rhythm of another busy day. The hours passed quickly enough, but I couldn’t shake the sensation of being watched. Every so often, I caught Mr. Mancini’s speculative eyes on me. When I smiled politely, he gave me a curt nod, but h
