The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

for thirty thousand, but we only need five. Just five to clear the arrears.”

Ivy looked down at her silver ring, the metal cool against her skin.

“I will help you,” Ivy said.

Tanya stopped tapping her cup, her face softening into a quick, sharp smile that did not reach her eyes.

“I knew you would,” Tanya said. “You always were a good continue reading …