[I told you he was going to pull something like this.]
'Don't forget—I have an ace up my sleeve.'
Cara took a calming breath. "Max, can I ask you something?"
"You can ask me anything," Max said, eager to help.
"Do you know if Rudy is still awake?"
"I'm not sure, but I think so. It's only 10 p.m.," Max replied.
"Thanks, Max." Cara pulled out her phone and dialed Rudy's number.
The call rang. No answer.
She called again.
And again.
On the third attempt, he finally picked up, his voice dripping with irritation.
"Why the fuck are you calling me, you demon sent from hell to torment me?"
Cara chuckled. "Demon sent from hell to torment me—that's a good one. I'm calling to tell you to let me in." Her voice was unnervingly calm.
