Leo stepped toward the doorway, shielding me. Yet the folding tables were a barrier between us. I checked behind me. Another wall. No exit other than the way we came.
“The police are on their way,” Leo said.
I took advantage of Leo blocking part of me. I pressed my body against him, using him to hide my actions. Thanks to my smartwatch, I could send a text to Stone. After I hit send, I hoped he wasn’t crashed out on the couch. I started to send a message to Underwood when I detected movement.
Dusty Kiefer came closer with the g*n. His walk was strong and with purpose. He looked the very definition of a linebacker. “I came prepared today. You like it?” Dusty lightly wiggled the g*n side to side while keeping it fixed on Leo. Dusty’s eyes bored into him. The moment he saw me, a smile cros
