STRIKER

“Are you gonna tell me what this trip is all about?” I felt she would not stop until she got the answer.

“Once we’re in the jet.”

“Last night, you told me you would tell me in the morning.”

“I know what I said, London.”

She stopped when she noticed I wasn’t in a mood anymore. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed talking to her. And I set aside my anger toward her because I had to end a threat to her family. That was why I stayed at home for a night. I wanted to make sure we were on our way to Italy before she figured out...