Chapter 34Billy would never use our frequently acquired aches and bruises as an excuse to get out of something, so I'd interpreted her abrupt departure as her way of saying “get rid of her so we can talk privately.” I waited a few minutes for Kat to make her way out of the hotel, then texted Billy. After fifteen minutes I still hadn't received a reply, so I called her. Voicemail picked up right away. I wasn't sure if I should be worried or not; we'd both turned off our phones when we broke into the Hynds Building, and maybe she hadn't remembered to turn hers back on. Another fifteen minutes and I was knocking on her door; still no answer. Now I was beginning to worry.
Back in my room, I grabbed a beer and checked the time. It was a little after 9 p.m. and I decided to call Garrick. Hopefu
