Page 192 of Fly's Path

The letter is signed Dahlia…Vex. He sent her here to be taken.

“Found it.” Rhys comes running out of the shop. “I’ve got him on video shoving her into his car. His face and everything. He didn’t even try to hide it.”

We found her. We’re going to get her back. “Can you send that to me?”

“Already did. You should be getting it—”

My phone pings.

I immediately send the message to Whiz Kid.

Fly

Find him!

Whiz Kid:

On it.

Vex did this. He’s going to help…if he doesn’t make it for the extraction, he can at least be here for the clean-up.

I dial his number.

“You must have a death wish. I told you I was going to take a nap with my wife.”

“And you sent my woman away to be kidnapped.”

“No, I didn’t.”

“Yes, you did.” I send him the video.

A few seconds later…“Well, someone needs to teach him some manners.”

“You don’t sound upset.”

Vex yawns. “Trust me. I am. When I see you next, I’m going to punch you.”

WHAT? “Are you insane?”

“Maybe. But I also know your woman wasn’t kidnapped. I asked a friend to ensure her safety until your arrival. It seems he’s a little unsure of how I would have reacted if something happened to her. So he made sure she was safely ensconced in his custody.”

“Sounds like you had her arrested.”

“He’s not a cop by any means. But that’s a good idea. I might try that the next time one of these women decides to go off and do something insane.”

In custody. Arrested. Not kidnapped. “What are you saying?”

“That your woman is just fine. Make sure you teach that idiot some manners for me when you pick her up. I’ll send you the address.”

“That’s it? She’s safe?”

“She’s safe, but you’re not.”

Whatever. “Thanks. Though next time you could just tell me you had her picked up.”

“I told you she was safe. I never lie. Nor do I risk a woman. Don’t insult me again.”

“Got it.”