Total pages in book: 115
Estimated words: 109695 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 548(@200wpm)___ 439(@250wpm)___ 366(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 109695 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 548(@200wpm)___ 439(@250wpm)___ 366(@300wpm)
“Stone also suggested making a couple of changes to the decree.” She pulled out the first one and showed him the changes.
Ethan beamed. “This is so much better for you! I’m so glad your partner talked you into this. I’ll make the changes and send a copy to his lawyer today.”
Her eyes widened. “Okay. Thanks.”
He checked his watch and stood. “I don’t have more time right now, but I’ll let you know what I find out.”
“Sounds good.”
Ethan ushered us to the door. “We’ll get this figured out.” He shook Serenity’s hand. She wasn’t wearing her gloves, and she froze for a split second before pulling away. He shook my hand next, and I followed her down the hall and outside to the parking lot.
Not looking at me, she unlocked the car doors and got in. After I settled into my seat, she turned toward me. “Where to, now?”
I raised a brow and gave her a smirk. “You know… I kind of liked how he called me your partner.” She rolled her eyes, and I grinned. “So, what happened when you touched him? Did you see something important?”
Closing her eyes, she shook her head. “I don’t think so. He was in a courtroom, standing in front of a jury and talking about a hit and run. He said he could prove that it wasn’t an accident.” She sighed. “That’s all I got. I didn’t see anyone there that I knew, so it must be about a case he’s working on.” She met my gaze. “Since it wasn’t life-threatening, I didn’t say anything. That’s my new motto. If it’s not life-threatening, keep my mouth shut.”
“That’s probably a good idea.”
“Yeah… well, I’m learning as I go. Should we head back to my house?”
My phone began to ring. I checked who was calling and frowned. “It’s Razor. I wonder what he wants?” I swiped to answer. “Razor. What’s up?”
“We need to talk. Can you stop by my place sometime today?”
“I don’t know. What’s this about?”
“Cash is dead, and you were looking for him, so I need to know what happened.”
“Why? You think I did it?”
He hesitated. “That’s what I need to talk to you about. Some of the guys are upset. We just need to clear this up.” I didn’t answer right away, so he continued. “Don’t worry. It’s not an ambush. I’ve got your back.”
“Fine. I’ll be there soon.” I disconnected and put my phone away. “It looks like we need to talk to Razor about what happened to Cash. You okay to head over there?”
“I guess so. I mean… last time I shook his hand, I didn’t get anything, but I can’t say the same about everyone else.”
“I think we’ll be fine. I trust Razor, and I’m carrying.”
“Oh… well… that’s good. Give me your hand, just in case.”
She held her hand out to me, so I took it. I waited for her to gasp, and watched to see if her eyes went out-of-focus, but nothing happened.
She shrugged. “Um… I’ve got nothing, so it must be okay.”
I raised a brow. “Maybe a kiss would work better. Want to try it?” I knew she wouldn’t go for it, but I couldn’t resist teasing her.
“And if I said yes?”
I did not expect that, and she knew it, before she could say another word, I cupped her cheek and leaned in for a kiss. As our lips touched, a soft moan escaped her throat, and she began kissing me back, pulling and sucking on my lips like she was starving. All at once, she broke the kiss and sat back in her seat, her chest heaving. “I shouldn’t have done that.”
I shrugged, not about to agree. “Did it work?”
She pursed her lips. “No.”
“Maybe we should try it again?”
“You wish.” She shook her head. “So where’s Razor’s shop from here?”
Knowing she was done, I let it go. “I can drive if you want.”
“No. I got this. Just remind me how to get there.”
I gave her the directions, and we arrived in short order. She pulled up in front and stopped. “I thought it would be safer to park out here instead of in the back like we did before.”
“Good idea. We might need to make a hasty exit, so keep your keys handy.”
I got out of the car and headed into the front office of the car shop, Serenity stuck close to my side, almost like she was protecting me. It would have been funny if she hadn’t actually saved my life already.
I wasn’t too worried about this visit, since I trusted Razor wouldn’t double-cross me, but there was always a first time. Inside, the guy at the front desk raised his brows, like we’d surprised him.
“Razor’s expecting us.”
“Uh… sure. Go on back.”
I stepped toward the doorway, and Serenity grabbed my hand. I glanced back at her, but she just shrugged, so I continued through the shop to Razor’s office. It felt nice to hold her hand, and, who knew? Maybe she’d get something for a change? A few of the guys stopped what they were doing to watch us pass, and it put me on edge.