Jade Lockwood traced the alpha back to the Rush Empire casino building. She walked straight past the huge electrical glass doors, slipped past the receptionist - there was no need to stop there, she knew just where she was going - and walked into the elevator. She pressed the button to take her to the top floor, where she was sure Lake would be.

It was only common for the man to frown himself at work on days he was unhappy. Jade had known him since they were little, very little had ...