#Chapter 274: I Win

Neil doesn’t seem super thrilled by Archer’s suggestion, if his deepening frown is anything to go by. “Even if our father mobilizes something right away, we should still have some time,” Archer says. “Who knows the area better than me?” I add. I don’t mention that I haven’t spent all that much time here myself. I still know the neighborhood better than the rest of them. It’s not a lie. Neil glowers at me. “I’ll keep her safe,” Archer says. “You know I will.” I have no idea why Archer is pushing so hard for me. It’s not like him to go against Neil, or to not want me to be stuff into whatever safe cocoon they’ve made for me. But I’m not about to look a gift horse in the mouth, not when it benefits me so much. “Fine,” Neil says. “But I expect you to be back quicker now.” I roll my eyes. What is he, my dad? I don’t need a curfew! “Fine,” Archer says. He lightly grabs my arm and starts tugging me toward the door. “I’m perfectly capable of making my own decisions,” I remind