XAVIER’S POV

There was no way Devin expected me to take the money from Emily’s kidnap. I had no idea why he needed a hacker and he wasn’t saying anything.

The least he could tell me was the risky game he wanted to play and why he needed me but he still didn’t say anything.

I headed home angrily and pushed the door open. I met Mom and Dad in the sitting room. Mom turned her head in my direction the moment I opened the door.

“Xavier,” she called. “Where have you been?”

“I just ...