Josie lifted her gaze and stared at him in confusion. “You knew that Arnold would follow me.”

Dexter had an inscrutable expression, but it was clear that he didn’t like her reaction.

“Yes.”

Josie backed away from him. “You also knew why he went to Rivodia.”

“My men have been watching Arnold for years. We’re well aware of his connection to Wayne.”

Josie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “So you just made a bet with my life? Didn’t your think about how I could have died because of your recklessness?”

The man’s face darkened. “I told you Arnold wouldn’t hurt you.”

“That’s because you know he likes me!” Josie felt an overwhelming sense of dread coursing through her veins. Her eyes were turning red. “You knew that Arnold would save me if Wayne tried to kill me. You were using Arnold!”

thought that her life was bet on using

sad. But Dexter couldn’t help but wonder why she was reacting so strongly to the revelation. “Are you talking on behalf of Arnold? Or does

He was right.

couldn’t deny. what he was implying.

explain to Dexter that she owed

think he can’t compare to you.” Josie’s eyes turned cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have

you think you should spare me some kindness the way you do

deep and gravelly voice still tugged at her heartstrings, but

Paul in Rivodia. I believe the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t be staying here for

she packed her things and got ready

to his spot, silently watching her as

he seemed calmer than before. “I won’t ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep an eye out for Arnold so that you can be assured of

to look at

you were gone. Take a

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