Chapter 46

Kenna carefully picked up the instrument, turned her back on the broker, and headed for the door. She paused at the threshold. “You coming?”

With a glare, Yuuki obliged.

Once they were both outside—and away from prying eyes—Ken handed over the guitar. “You shouldn’t have to give up something you love, just to survive. At least not all the time,” she spoke softly. “And anyway, I need you to trust me.”

In a deep voice, “Your father’s a trained killer, and you probably are, too. How could I trust you, knowing that?”