‘Why don’t you want to go with them?’ Damien said, keeping his voice low so Sophia wouldn’t overhear them from the railcar.
Jay folded his arms over his chest. ‘Because they can’t be trusted.’
Damien blinked. ‘And Denton can?’
Jay pulled his shoulders back, making his chest look bigger. ‘We’re safer with him.’
‘Until retirement age. Round to the back of the head.’
Jay smiled and shook his head. ‘Take care of that when the time comes.’
Damien exhaled through his nostrils. There was only one way to change Jay’s mind.
‘I’m going with them.’
Jay grabbed Damien’s shoulder with one hand. ‘What? Are you out of your goddamn mind?’
Damien paused, leaned in close. ‘For once, no. There may not be another chance.’
Jay squeezed harder. In a soft growling voice, he said, ‘The only reason I’m c
