Chapter 21: An AngelAhh… Children.
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“Nothing.” Scarlett stepped aside. She turned from the young man to the old woman behind the counter. “Actually, if you don't mind, I'm gonna warm up a bit more before I head back outside.”
Ling ignored her. The woman's wide eyes stayed locked on the lead thug.
Scarlett turned back to the newcomers. “So, what's your name?”
The young man with the dragon tattoo turned and glared at her. “Huh? You gots a nose problem? 'Cause you stickin' it where it ain't belongin'. Shut yer skanky mouth.”
Scarlett shrugged. “No problem. Just making conversation.”
The boy with the cross tattoo spoke up and poked his finger over the other's shoulder at her. “Hey! Bobby said tuh shut up!”
She raised her arms in surrender and took another half-step back.
“Shane,
