The two sat silently for almost five minutes as Ash let everything he had just been told process. “What the f**k. And she left us with you because if Marcus did come around, would you be there?” he asked, putting the pieces together.
“Yes, exactly.”
“She’s not in harm's way, is she?”
“No, she is not. The only people who know about her are the other execs and the officials, but they wouldn’t even try to out her. They may never admit it, but they’re terrified of her. But, look at the time; you should go, Romeo. You’re going to be late for class.”
Ash stared at him with wide eyes. “You expect me to be able to focus in class when you dropped such a big bombshell on me?”
“You were adamant. Now, off you go, I am late.”
Ash grumbled something under his breath as he grabbed his back and left
