Maximus
“HOW DID THAT GO?” ASKED Max, who was now covered with dirt and sitting on a large boulder. Although there was still traces of blood on his face, most of his cuts and bruised had healed.
“Good, I think. She drove home. I believe I managed to make her forget what happened tonight. At least I hope so; I’ve never done the charm thing before. She’s your partner, huh?”
He nodded. “Yeah.”
Duncan stared off into the distance. “Glad we ran into her. That was a close one. They would have certainly killed her.”
Max scratched his goatee. “Damn Rena and her nose for trouble. Well, I’d better check on her later, make sure she made it home safely.”
“Yeah, that would probably be a good idea.”
“So,” he jumped down from the rock, “you up for this, kid?
“I hope so.” Duncan looked around. “Wh
