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“Saying I hate Jethro is a huge understatement.” Trinity was so mad she trembled as she and Sassy left the Howling Hut.
“Despise. That’s the word you need.” Sassy stumbled, bumping into Trinity’s side.
“That’s still not strong enough.” She wasn’t sure how she was going to pretend to like him when she couldn’t even stand being near him.
“Forget about him.”
“Don’t worry. He’s already forgotten.” She lied. His words were branded into her mind. Another moment and he would’ve been her first mate. That would’ve been a huge mistake. She loved Hugh.
“Great. Then let’s go.” Sassy grinned as she grabbed Trinity’s arm and pulled her toward the alley.
“Why are we going this way?”
“Faster.” The streetlights dimmed as they moved between the buildings.
“And you’re suddenly in a hurry
