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“Why would you tell us the truth? If Christina really wasnt here, youd tell us she was, to stall us from finding her. If James taught us one thing, its how to detect a lie. You just want us to leave...”
“Jayden shoved through the crowd and pulled me to my feet. I hadnt realized I was crying until he wiped a tear from my face. What happened?”
“The thing is, Ms. Embers, they arent exactly on our side.”
“Waiting. Thats always what being a spy comes down to, isnt it?”
“The lie detector didnt react to anything I said, but I wouldnt dare smile.”
“Are you okay? someone asked. Im fine, I snapped, turning to face Jayden Griffin. I have to admit, youre getting better at lying, Tess Embers, he said quietly. However, I know youre not okay.”
“Thats not necessary, Mr. Bradshaw said, although you are all perfectly welcome in the guest rooms upstairs, I wont ask you to lie to your- Mr. Bradshaw. Nathan grinned. Youve been asking us to lie ...”
“I was going to die. I was going to die, right now, right here, before I even had a chance to thoroughly apologize to anyone for what I’d done...before I had a chance to forgive myself. I wasn’t eve...”
“I’m fine. I’m at an antique store, by the clothes store just a mile or so from-” “Which clothes store, Tess? If you haven’t noticed, there are about a million.”
“Aren’t there different electrical outlets here? And what about money? And isn’t it-” “Relax, Tess,” Taylor told me. “I have everything covered.”
“I know you’re hurting, Taylor, but grief is clouding your judgement and you need to stay focused. If you attack her now, you won’t win. You know she has the advantage, Taylor. I’ve taught you this....”
“I ran, and I just kept running. I wasn’t going to stop until I got back to my family; I wasn’t going to stop until I got home.”
“I felt my eyes widen slightly, feeling like the kid of the group who didn’t understand anything and was a pain to have around.”
“Honestly, I’m sorry you have no more power over me, but I’m not scared of you anymore. It’s just not worth my time.”
“I can’t tell you the things I know,” I repeated. “Why not?” “They aren’t my secrets to tell.”
“Taylor,” Nathan said, “Why didn’t you take the rest of us?” “I didn’t want to put you in danger,” she said. “Gee, thanks,” I said. “Hey, I brought Jayden, remember? He insisted on bringing you.” “G...”
“Paige cleared her throat. “Hey, Taylor?” “What?” she snapped. “Um...he...maybe he can help us?” “He doesn’t seem very helpful,” Taylor said grumpily.”
“Taylor, listen to me. I could tell you that it’s okay. That she wasn’t a wonderful person, or I didn’t love her. I could tell you that she’s happier now, and her life would’ve been sad and filled w...”
“Why would you tell us the truth? If Christina really wasn’t here, you’d tell us she was, to stall us from finding her. If James taught us one thing, it’s how to detect a lie. You just want us to le...”
“Jayden shoved through the crowd and pulled me to my feet. I hadn’t realized I was crying until he wiped a tear from my face. “What happened?”
