“You—” I began but Adeline’s laughter filled the car. Atlas and I shared a look, “How are you calling me?”

Wasn’t she supposed to be on her way to the station?

“I’ll make it simple for you, Julia,” She taunted, chuckling. “A crowded place, a couple of officers, and a narrow route at the back. You were sleek in exposing me but destroying me?” There was shuffling in the background. “That’s another ball game.”

My stomach churned, grip on ...