Chapter 90. Shadows Slipping Away

Eddie slammed the phone onto the bed, breathing hard as Hayden’s voice still echoed in his skull.

He had been so close. So fucking close.

He started pacing in tight circles, muttering to himself. “They think they’re better than me. They think they’re smarter. They think…”

He froze when his phone suddenly started ringing. Have they decided to call him back? Maybe his plan had worked, and they wanted to negotiate, thinking he was a client.

With a smile, he picked up his phone, but the caller ID on the screen made his stomach drop: “Partner.”

He answered instantly, his voice a panicked snarl. “What? What is it now? Are you finally going to tell me where they ar…”

“What the hell did you do?!” his partner snapped immediately, cutting his rant off. His voice was filled with pure, sharp panic. What call did you just make?”

Eddie bristled, defensive rage kicking in instantly. “Don’t you dare take that tone with me! I was working. You’ve fai