Page 99 of Samson

“What’s that?”

“Better the devil you know.”

Delilah nodded. “So what now?”

“I’m impressed with what you’ve done for me so far, but you need to understand that moving larger quantities of product requires more finesse.”

“You don’t think I can do it?”

“I didn’t say that. I think you have more than enough. But I want to make sure you know what you’re in for because my other business ventures will be taking up a lot of my time. I won’t be able to hold your hand…at least not in the idiomatic sense of the word.”

“Idiomatic?”

“Yeah, well, I won’t rule out holding your hand in the literal sense.”

“You don’t strike me as the hand-holding type.”

“You’d be surprised. I’ve got a soft spot. Especially when it comes to you.”

“That’s a conversation for another time.”

“You promise?”

“We’re here for business, not pleasure. Do you have the stuff?”

“Not here. I’ll take you over to the warehouse and give you the tour. I can give it to you there.”

Her earwig chirped to life. “Don’t leave the hotel with him,” Trevors said. “If he didn’t bring the product, then we’ll abort the mission and try again later.”

Delilah licked her lips. “I thought you’d brought it with you.”

Marc grinned. “You afraid to go for a little ride with me? It’s not far.”

The last thing she wanted was to be anywhere alone with him, but they were so close now. And they didn’t know where the warehouse was. This could be a bigger haul than they’d anticipated.

“How far is it from here?”

“Delilah,” Trevor’s voice crackled in her ear. “Don’t do it.”

“Not more than fifteen minutes,” Marc said, turning to lead her out the door.

“You’ve got everything for me there?” She followed.

“Everything and more.”

“Okay, but I can’t stay long. I’m supposed to meet up with Luca, and I don’t want him asking any questions if I’m late.”

“You can’t lie?”

“The less lying I do, the better I’ll be able to maintain my cover.”

“You do realize you’ll be making enough soon that you won’t have to keep waitressing. A little longer and you’ll be free and clear. I’ll make sure of that.”

“I know. And I appreciate everything you’re doing for me. But I have to let Luca down easy. He’s not going to be happy when he finds out.”

“That’shisproblem.”

“His problems are my problems.”

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