AUTHOR'S POV
Meanwhile, moments earlier across town, Riley pulled up to her apartment at the same time Kane’s truck arrived. She got out with her several shopping bags, still riding the high from the excitement. And Kane’s expression darkened the second he saw them.
“What's all this?” he asked, and Riley told him she hadn't just gone shopping to simply help Inka, but Shadow treated her to a shopping spree too. Her voice came louder than she meant, excitement still bubbling in her chest. But it died instantly at Kane's next words.
“You went shopping with Skugge's money?”
Riley sighed. “Please don't start. It's just clothes.”
He followed her inside, his jaw clenching as he dug into the bags and pulled out the clothes—jeans, dresses, heels, and boots.
“All of this was bought with Skugg
