From Protector of the Grey House:
Joseph shook his head. “It may be best not to take a vampire or anyone from this household.”
“Because you don’t want Vincent to think someone else betrayed him.”
“True.”
“Then why ask if I want an escort?”
“I would assign someone if you felt it was better.”
Something clicked in her mind. “And the longer we take, the more you can assess me.”
“Yes.”
She sighed. “Are you satisfied?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll go alone. I have to get my keys and money from the bedroom.”
“I will go with you.”
“Thank you. I’m going to take my phone, but buy a prepaid one along the way. Once I get the prepaid one, I’ll send you a text with its number and turn off my phone so I can’t be tracked.”
“Good plan.”
She nodded, gave Joseph another defeated look, and closed her eyes. She took a few deep breaths, then stood tall and gave him a determined look. “All right. I’m ready.”
Joseph nodded and led the way out of the dungeon.
Cat Stark 