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That we’d killed.
“It’s late.” I crossed my arms and watched a flustered Imani. “I’ll take you home.”
“No,” Imani said, shaking her head and glancing nervously at me. “It’s fine. I can—”
“I’m taking you home,” I said with finality, not giving her room to argue.
Landon passed a blunt to João, who took it and threw the file down onto the couch. “You’re not going to stay, Kai. This is some heavy shit, and we need to figure out what the fuck we’re going to do about it.”
“Yeah, Kai,” Imani said, inching toward the door. “Why don’t you stay? Nobody wants me here anyway.”
I narrowed my eyes at her, silently asking if this was really how she wanted to play this little game. I had the power to ruin her night by telling Landon and João that she had followed us to a job and snooped around the house while we worked. She didn’t want that.
“You keep digging yourself a bigger hole,” I said.
Her face paled.
“My bike. Now.”
After quickly gathering all her belongings, she scurried up the basement steps and slipped out the door. I told the guys that I’d be back soon, though I didn’t know how long I’d take to punish Imani for what she’d done, and I left without answering any of their questions.
Imani stood by my bike, shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot. “I really should be—”
“Get on.” I handed her my helmet and slapped the seat. “We’re going for a ride.”
