Lucas stepped out of Miss Lin's den, stretching his arms like they hadn't just unraveled a city's worth of power plays.
Ava kept pace beside him, exhaling. "Alright, Bai. What's the next brilliant move?"
Lucas grinned. "A vacation."
Ava stared at him. "Excuse me?"
Lucas chuckled, already turning down a side street. "We need to stay put for three days."
Ava felt her stomach twist. "Because someone's looking for you?"
Lucas nodded. "Naturally."
Ava groaned. "And where exactly are we laying low?"
Lucas tilted his head toward a neon-lit sign flickering at the end of the alley.
Ava stopped walking. "Bai."
Lucas grinned. "Relax, Beauty."
Ava stared at the unmistakable signage—bright red, slightly sleazy, screaming Hourly & Extended Stays Available in the kind of font that made her want to punch something.
A love motel.
Ava turned slowly. "You brought me to a goddamn—"
