Chapter 24 Loco (Part Two)

• "Anything," she shrugged.
• "How did you get the bullet wound on your shoulder? It looks recent."
• It took everything she had in her not to jerk out of his arms. His question caught her off guard, but her maman was an excellent teacher. Her body didn't betray her anxiety and she remained supple in his hold, her eyes remained soft, unreadable. "I told you I'm no angel." She smiled slightly. His dark brown orbs hardened, staring at her intently.