Page 43 of Ferocious Nightmare

I waited until he was halfway done eating and Aster was swiping the remaining cream on the plate, off with her finger.

Just as she put her finger to her lips, I grabbed her wrist. Then, staring into the sheriff's eyes meaningfully, I put it to my lips, then sucked the cream into my mouth, sending him a clear message.

If you ever even think about her lips again, I will cut off your dick.

His throat bobbed nervously, the hardened man also a smart man. He glanced away, nodding.

I stood. "Be ready with a team. Saturday night. I'll give you the address. I expect your men to be on the scene within fifteen minutes."

He nodded again, his knife working his plate, saying nothing. Still holding Aster's hand, I paid for the sheriff’s meal, then led Aster out of the diner.

When we were near the car, she leaned into me. "What was that about?"

I opened her door, waiting for her to climb inside before I answered. "Only making that guy's career."

One of Nero’s illegal weapons’ warehouses was about to go down.

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