“Well, that was interesting,” Kit announced as the door slammed shut. “I guess now I can go get a drink. You two want something?”
Lord, did I. “I could use a Mojito.”
A lesser woman would be deterred by the string of failures I seemed destined to face. But I wasn’t going to give up. Just because my every effort wound up thwarted didn’t mean success was impossible. Swing at enough balls and eventually I’d have to connect. Right?
“Grab me whatever’s on tap.” Chris pulled out his billfold and handed Kit a credit card. “Start a tab.”
“We were so close.” I massaged my temples, trying to rub away the dull ache that settled behind my eyes. Being undeterred took a toll on my sanity. “If he hadn’t seen me I’d have my proof right now.”
Chris opened his mouth like he wanted to say something, but
