Nora’s grip tightened on my arm as she leaned in to say, her voice firm. "Peace, we are not going to do this. We cannot believe him."
I swallowed hard, my heart racing. Every logical part of my brain was in agreement with her. Lucas was so subdued when we were accused, as if he was in on a secret. And then he was here, out of nowhere, offering information?
But I was sure that if we backed away, we could have a lifetime and never know what actually went down.
I turned to Lucas, attempting to use a stern tone. "Tell me right away, if you know something."
Lucas chuckled, his head in a shake. "This is not how you do this, sweetheart. Some things cannot be said in the street.
Nora scoffed. "Oh, but you can in your car, right?"
And before I knew it, Licas just moved his head to one particu
