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“If that call concerns Daniel, I’m hearing it.”

His jaw tightens.

I wait for him to argue.

He doesn’t.

“Come on.”

We enter the security room together.

Taylor sits in front of the monitors. Arthur stands near the door with half a pastry in one hand.

I point at it.

“Sage told you not to eat in here.”

Arthur looks at the pastry.

Then at me.

“She’s asleep.”

“That doesn’t make the rule disappear.”

Arthur walks into the hallway and finishes it in two bites.

Sean looks at Taylor.

“What do we have?”

“Vega.”

Taylor activates the speaker.

Sheriff Vega’s voice fills the room.

“Campbell?”

“I’m here.”

“Is Hayley with you?”

“Yes.”

I move closer to the desk.

“I’m here, Sheriff.”

“I have more information about Daniel Price.”

My stomach knots.

“Is he talking?”

“No,” Vega answers. “He asked for an attorney as soon as the federal agents arrived.”

Sean folds his arms.