HEIR OF PAIN
Ryder said, voice flat, unreadable.
Xavier chuckled nervously, his smile twitching. “No, no. Never. I wouldn’t dare waste your time.” He eased into the chair, his hands clasping together. Even seated, he fidgeted under Ryder’s gaze.
“Then talk,” Ryder said.
Xavier licked his lips and leaned forward. “It’s actually a vital piece of information. Something I thought you’d want to know immediately.”
“Spill.” Ryder’s tone left no room for games.
“There’s been child trafficking happening again,” Xavier said slowly, as though testing Ryder’s reaction. “At the minority edge of your territory.”