“So…why me?” He sidled to the mesh near where she was, eyeing her up and down with an interest he didn’t feel. But he knew women, and he knew how women saw him—had seen the way she’d looked at him. Underneath whatever other purposes she had, there was female interest too. Interest he could use to his advantage, even if the thought of touching a woman other than Toni made him feel physically sick. she’d“Why you what?” she asked, stepping back from the mesh as he approached, fear flashing in those baby blues. He flicked a glance at her badge. Karla Armstrong, Lowery Industries. Who the f**k was she, and what did she want him for? “Valuable addition to your stable? Doubling your offer? Stop me when I get to something familiar.” He leaned one shoulder against a support post and looked at he

