Page 96 of Bodyguard By Night
“Laverne.” I tucked my hands in pockets, but she came for me, anyway. I patted her back awkwardly while Chaos gleefully grinned at me.
“Now what’s this I hear you’re staying with Ransom?”
Saying nothing, I leaned down to collect the bags at Willow’s feet before turning to head back to my Jeep.
“Now don’t think you can just run off—”
That was exactly what I thought. I held up one hand and continued walking.
“Coward,” Chaos called after me.
She could call me all the names she wanted. A wise man knew when to retreat.