“Maybe. Or maybe he knew you were being watched. Or the scanners prevented him from hearing.”
She sighed and wiped under her eyes. “Sorry, I shouldn’t have gotten so upset.”
“Hey, you have every right to be upset. This dickhead has invaded your privacy, frightened you, and stalked you. Don’t hide that from me.”
“What do we do now?”
“I’m going to keep your little bunny here and see if it can help us find him.”
“Will I get him back? Emery, one of my favorite students, gave him to me.”
“Yes. I’ll take good care of it. But for now, it stays with me.”
“Okay.” She was quiet for a moment, and Leo returned, knocking before he came in. He set the bunny down. “The range is good. They aren’t like what we use, but they’re not run-of-the-mill either.”
“Can we find him, using the manufacturer?” I asked.
“I don’t know. I’d probably be able to figure it out. But I have to take them apart.”
“Maybe we could test my theory before you destroy them,” Raven said quietly.
“Test how?” Leo asked, ignoring me as I began to shake my head.
“You think he knows something in the building is blocking him.”
“Or thinks the bugs are malfunctioning.”
“But he doesn’t know that you know about the bugs.”
“I don’t think so,” I replied. “What are you thinking?”
“So, once we leave the office, couldn’t we use that to our advantage? Let him think there are glitches, but the bugs haven’t been found? Let him know where I will be and when? Like when I go shopping tomorrow? Or go somewhere on the weekend? See if he shows up?”
I stared at her in surprise. As much as I hated the thought of exposing her, it was a good idea. And she was incredibly brave to have suggested it.
“He’ll know we’re watching,” I pointed out.
She shrugged. “Or maybe make him think you’re backing off a little. That you think your scare tactics worked on him.”
“I am not backing off.”
“I know. Use your guys. Ones he doesn’t know. Send them ahead.” Then her eyes widened. “Why don’t we go for a walk and have a fight?”
“What? A fight?” I asked. “Why?”
“He’ll see me walk away from you. Maybe he’ll approach me.”
Leo met my frowning gaze. “That’s not a bad idea.”
“Maybe I should go back to my apartment,” she added. “Be easily accessible.”
“That isn’t happening.” I snapped, tightening my grip on her hip. “I’ll think about the other idea.”
She stood, smoothing down her skirt. She was pale, upset, and fierce. She settled her hands on her hips, glaring at me. “The bottom line here, Damien, is it is my decision. I could walk out of this building right now, and you can’t stop me. I think we need to see if he is still hanging around. This seems the best way to do so. You can arrange your men. We can play things up. I know I’ll be safe. Maybe he isn’t even bothering anymore.”
“And if he is?” I said, furious she was insisting and knowing she was probably right.
“Then you nab him. Take him to the police. Find out who he is.”