“Go ahead. Call the cops. See if they’ll bother with something this petty.”

Ellie snapped completely, like she’d stopped caring about saving face. “Even if they did care, what are they gonna do—drag me to the station? If you won’t help me, I’ll show up on the road you have to take every day. I’ll be your nightmare!”

“Did Marina teach you this?” I kept my voice steady. “How much did she pay you that it’s worth gambling your entire ...