Yasmine did not even care that Bonnie was a “man.” A hint of awkwardness flashed in Yasmine’s eyes, thinking it was inappropriate to ask a man such a question.
She cleared her throat and composed herself before saying, “I meant to ask where you’re going next. Do you have a place to stay? If you don’t, I can make some arrangements for you since I have connections in District Nine.”
“That won’t be necessary,” Bonnie rejected her, “I have a place to stay, so just give me an address, and I’ll send you there.”
Realizing Bonnie was uninterested, Yasmine did not insist. Instead, she told Bonnie the address.
Bonnie nodded and said, “Got it.”
Then, she took her phone and texted Collin. About five minutes later, he appeared before them in a Ford Raptor. “Get in the car. The District Nine organizations sent plenty of men to search for you two. They’re leaving no stone unturned.
“Worse, they’ve also dispatched countless drones to pinpoint your location. We need to leave now, or they’ll find you.”
“All right,” Bonnie responded while helping Yasmine into the vehicle.
Since the address Yasmine provided was nearby, they arrived quickly. Bonnie decided to help Yasmine out of the car. “We’re here. Can you walk on your own from now on?”
“Yeah, I—”
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