Chapter 17: In The Car

"Weren't you going to give me the money? Just hand it over. Why get in the car?" I asked, already knowing the answer. Thalia replied, "I want to buy something. Come with me, and once we're done, I'll give you the money." Was she trying to lure me away? If she was, Mia could be in trouble. "I'm not going," I said flatly. "It's late. What could you possibly need?" "Just some women's things. Come with me. It won't take long. Please?" Thalia held onto my arm, swaying and deliberately brushing against...