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She pauses. Asks softly, “Are we really doing this?”
“We’re really doing this.”
“Just like that?”
“It’s a Vegas wedding.”
“Will it be… you know, legal?”
“In the eyes of God and all fifty states.”
She goes quiet.
I lean back. “It’s only for seven days.”
“That’s not what I’m worried about.”
“I’m not a crazy ax murderer.”
She laughs prettily. “I wasn’t afraid of that either.”
“No?”
“Are you an ax-murderer?” she asks hesitantly, as if the thought just struck that I might be a criminal.
“I don’t know many people who’d answer yes to that question, but for what it’s worth, I’m just a normal guy.”
“Who’s about to inherit a boatload of money.”
“Right.”
“To save someone.”
I nod.
She lets the silence linger, clearly expecting me to expound.
I don’t.
She sighs. “I should sleep. We have that flight tomorrow morning.”
“Need me to pick you up?”
“No, I’ll meet you at the airport.”
“Okay.” I lick my lips. “Elizabeth?”
“Mm?”
Hesitantly, I try to find the words. It’s my second marriage, but it’s her first. She’s the one who stands to lose the most.
“Brogan?”
“I’m glad you said yes.”
She lets out another terrified breath. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Click.
