Chapter 25

JESSIE Iwalk along the hallway toward the gym with my heart pounding in my chest. After I left Shane’s office, I headed to my room and packed my small backpack. Always be prepared to run, Jessie! Another of my father’s lessons. How will Conor, Mikey, and Liam react to the news that I’ve been lying to them? I don’t know why Conor hates the Russians, but Shane was keen to remind me of that fact. The sound of footsteps behind makes me spin around as I reach the door. Shane! I frown at him. “You making sure I tell them the truth?” I snipe. He smirks at me before reaching in front of me and grabbing hold of the door handle. His hand brushes mine and I bristle at the touch of his skin as goosebumps prickle along my forearm. “After you, Hacker,” he says as he opens the door wide. I step inside. The music is loud in my ears now that we’re inside the soundproof room. Conor is spotting Mikey on the bench press, while Liam does pull-ups in front of the mirror. The three of them are shirtless. The