"What are you doing here? I mean, both of you," Kaito asked with his brows furrowed. He hoped that turning the question back on them would stop them from pressing him too hard.
"What are you doing here?" Angela echoed, stepping closer until she stood right in front of him.
"You are asking me that? I… I came to check the pit," Kaito answered, avoiding her eyes.
"Why would you come to check the pit?" Renn asked as he rested both arms on top of his car. He leaned against it, watching the exchange with quiet interest.
"I…" Kaito faltered. He had no excuse to give them. The truth was the only story he had, and that was the one thing he could not share. It was safer to keep them out of this. Kael was still sick from what happened last time, and Kaito had sworn he would never drag any of them into his plans again.
