GUILDSWORTH

POV DESMOND

The next evening, I kissed Nathaniel goodbye as I raced out the door. He had been supervising the movers as they emptied out my apartment. I couldn't come back here once today was over. I had already made preparations for most of my stuff. I had also given Patrice a vague warning and told her to take care of Hades for me.

I waved at Dedra as I came outside. He was chauffeuring me around to save face in front of Thomas. "Thanks for taking me today," I ...