Chapter 37: Five Bucks

As Dylan entered the private room, he cheerfully put his arm around Calvin, acting like they were long-time friends, as if nothing had happened. Calvin returned the smile warmly, as if the previous night's events had never happened. Following closely behind Calvin, Alex was a bundle of nerves.  He had always been a small-time pickpocket, not even ranking as high as a minor player like Zayden.  A big shot like Dylan was someone he never dreamed he'd meet, much less have dinner with. No wonder...