It was late at night and there was nobody around. Fletcher didn’t say anything as they walked and she knew he was thinking about Skulduggery’s dismissive attitude towards him. Fletcher didn’t talk much about his parents. She knew his mother was dead, but he rarely mentioned his father. Was that why he could be so insecure and intimidated by Skulduggery? Was Fletcher harbouring a secret need for a father figure’s approval?She led the way across the hall and knocked on the apartment door. China bid them enter. Valkyrie turned to Fletcher.“You stay out here,” she said.He frowned. “Why?”“Because China’s probably still weak after being shot and she doesn’t need the both of us in there. Also every time you’re around her you make a fool of yourself.”“Not every time.”“You’re staying out here.”“I think you’re confusing me with a dog.”“Stay.”He looked annoyed so she left him to it and stepped in, closing the door behind her.China walked in from the bedroom and Valkyrie stared.
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