Chapter 12

JESSIE Isit at the kitchen table opposite Liam— me working on my laptop and him scrolling through his phone—and it’s nice not being alone in a room. He and I seem to spend a lot of time together and we’ve developed an uncomplicated relationship where we can sit in comfortable silence. I’ve probably spent more time with the twins than anyone else since I got here, and they’re both such enjoyable company that I often forget I’m practically a prisoner here. If I asked to go somewhere, I doubt the brothers would stop me, but they’d damn sure escort me there. Entry to this apartment and the garage downstairs is via an electronic fingerprint system. I could hack it and override it if I really wanted out, and I guess they know that. But the truth is, I’m happy here. When I’ve finished what I’m working on, I close my laptop with a snap, making Liam look up from his phone. “You fancy some lunch?” I ask him. He tilts his head and looks at me. “What you making?” “Me? Nothing. I was thinking we co