That takes the wind out of her sails, even though it’s also weirdly comforting to know that he cares enough for it to be a risk. Of course he does, she scolds herself, but it’s one thing to know and another to know.

Still: he’s planted the seed.

Which means as soon as she has a moment at Ava’s, she’s sneaking into Raylan’s trunk.

So, to buy the time she’ll need there: Athena glares at the ground, not feeling a quarter of the anger or resentment she’s pretending at. “Fine. You can take me to Ava’s place.”