Chapter 24
Spittin’ Nails
The butler drove Lafitte and me home the next morning. We were offered breakfast, but I politely declined. I think the honeymoon stage had passed. As reality started to settle, I suspected Damián was finally getting the hint. I’d reminded myself over and over, getting close to the assignment was foolish. When the creature was dealt with, my relationship would end with the brothers. Whether John ordered a hit on the brothers or not, I’d never see them again. John would have me on another assignment faster than my head could swim. Damián most likely wouldn’t get to say his goodbyes. And if this ended badly, there would be no goodbyes to say. I had to separate my emotions from this assignment. I was too invested. Then again, I still kept the idea of killing myself
