“Does Mr. Vargas know about this shopping trip?” he asked Haley. “Of course!” She flashed a glamour shot grin. “He’s the one that suggested it. He understands us girls have to get out and enjoy some retail therapy sometimes.” Her response didn’t seem to ease Santino’s concern. In fact, he looked fiercer than I’d ever seen him when he turned his attention back to me. “I suppose if it’s under his instruction, then you should go.” I didn’t like any of this one bit, but it didn’t sound like I had much of a choice. “Are you coming with me?” “No need,” Haley piped in. “We’ll have two of my men with us to keep us safe. You’ll be in excellent hands. Promise, we’re going to have a great day.” “Sounds like a plan.” I tried to sound excited, but I couldn’t rid my voice of worry. Santino’s hard gaze f

