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“Yeah.”
“Do not know.”
“You’re lying. You got a look at him and your body went solid. Stepped in front of me like a threat was in the area. It filled the air with hostility. He watched you like a hawk. It was hard to miss the vibe.”
“He’s no one.”
“Then why are you gripping my hand to the point of pain?”
I glance down and see her palm crushed.
“Fuck, baby, I’m sorry.”
“He’s bad news?”
I don’t answer, keeping my eyes on the road.
“He’s bad news,” she concludes.
“He’s an agent we’ve been watching. That’s all I can say.”
“And now Tera is mixed up with him. Isn’t that suspicious? She works in television media.”
“Yeah, babe.”
What I don’t say is that Kent Wallace is an ATF analyst and our chief suspect.
He’s a narc, a traitor, and possibly managing the movement of arms and drugs across the country.
And he laid eyes on my woman.
This was no coincidence.
24
ROWAN
“Finally, you’re here!” Jewls yanks me through the door. “She’s here, Polly.”
“Sure thing, Julianna,” the lady behind the desk responds. “We’re glad to have you, Miss Ellis.”
“Thank you, Polly?”
“Actually, it’s Sara.”
“Sorry, I thought she called you Polly.”
“In about ten seconds, you’ll see why,” Jewls promises.
The lady behind the desk rolls her eyes, but then looks at Jewls kindly. “Come on, you know the drill.”
“Yes, but my friend here needs the full experience.” Jewls prods me in front of her to follow Polly-slash-Sara down a large hallway.
I’d read about this medical spa, but none of the articles gave it justice. Upscale décor provides a serene experience. Our guide tells me about all the options the spa offers, highlighting their most popular services.
She leads us to a private room and motions to the oversized leather recliners.
“You never disappoint Peppy Polly.” Jewls settles in her chair with a grateful moan.
