CAN I TALK TO YOU?” IRRISSA WHISPERED to Thane on their way into the cafeteria the next day. “Somewhere private?” His brows shot up at the request, but he shrugged and motioned for her to come with him. She could feel Dex’s eyes burning into the back of her head as she followed Thane down the hall. “What’s up?” he asked when they were alone. “Do you know what your dad’s investigating right now?” “Why?” She focused on his nose to think a little more clearly. His eyes had a way of turning her brain to mush. “He came over a couple nights ago, begging Grady for help with something. It seemed like it was important.” “I’m sure there’s no reason to worry.” She rolled her eyes. He sounded just like his dad. “He looked really stressed, Thane. I’ve never seen him like that. Do you know what

