Chapter 45

Nessa caught Jamison with his face against the windowpane. She met his eyes, and he pulled away from the window. He flapped his hands toward himself. He used small movements and kept near the window ledge, so Trevon was probably nearby. He looked to his side. So did Nessa’s hologram.

Nessa released the hatch. She was unconcealed and unprotected, but no one besides the Conners had come to the restaurant in several minutes.

Movement stirred in the cafe. Nessa knocked on the window. He gestured to the door. She tensed up. He winked at her. When she put her first foot through the door, a collective gasp erupted.

“You got a problem with cosplay?” He hushed the crowd.