Allison’s POV

The pain in my abdomen throbbed persistently, biting shots ringing fast to my brain, but I kept on down the street, trying my best not to limp. It wouldn't do me any good announcing the fact that I am injured to every Tom, Dick, and Harry.

I was to meet Riley at the Alley behind Delacroix Diner. I just hoped the poor guy didn't do anything rash to have Parlor suspect he and I are communicating. Riley might be trustworthy, but he had a bad habit of cracking under pressure.

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