Chapter 41
Tarot
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WHEN I OPENED the door, I was surprised to see Ava Rhodes standing on my doorstep. The moment our eyes met, I saw turmoil in hers and felt a rush of apprehension.
“Hey,” I said, eyeballing her purse. She held it close, like she was afraid to let it go, with her hand inside. “What’s up?”
“We need to talk. Can I come in?” she asked in a shaky voice.
I stood back, letting her in. As she stepped into the foyer, I felt an incredible urge to grab her handbag. One so strong that I couldn’t ignore it.
“Hey!” she hollered, as I yanked it from her and slammed the door shut. “Give me that back!”
I blocked her from leaving and opened up the purse. Inside, I found a revolver. I pulled it out and looked at her.
“What in the hell were you planning on doing with this?” I
