Page 80 of Deadly Reckoning
I just smile, because I’m not really sure how the guys and Dimitri will get to the point where they’re liking each other.
Dimitri’s in prison and will be for a long time.
“So, what do you say?” Ransom asks.
“Can I think about it?” Kar asks, with a slight frown.
It surprises me that he’s seriously considering it, but honestly, it would be a good fit for him. It would have been a good fit for Dimitri too. Their morals may be slightly grey, violence is always their first go-to, for Dimi in particular, but they always want to protect and end up doing the right thing.
At least Dimi used to.
It’s a bit more complicated now.
“Of course you can,” Van replies.
“Thanks,” Kar replies.
“Oh shit,” I exclaim louder than I needed to, but something just occurred to me and I’m excited about it, which means, of course, I’m louder.
“Are you okay?” Griff asks with genuine concern.
“Yeah, I just had a thought, Kar, can you find someone for me?” I ask.
He scoffs, “Of course I fucking can. Oh, by the way, before I forget, I’m trying to locate Casimir as well, but it’s proving to be pretty fucking difficult.”
“Why do you look pleased by that?” Reed asks.
Kar’s smile widens, “It’s not often that I get a challenge like this. I will find him, make no mistake about that.” He looks back at me, “Who do you need me to find?”
“I don’t have much for you, I don’t even have a picture,” I warn him.
His eyes light up, “Another challenge, even better. I’m getting bored with the usual searches, and now I have two complicated cases, even fucking better.”
I chuckle, “His name is Pete, but he might be going under a different name. he was from my hometown, spent loads of time at Bobbys, and helped to buy my house.”
I reel off as much information as I possibly can, knowing that even the smallest, most insignificant detail could be the thing that tips it in my favor, and the thing that helps Kar find him. When I’m done, I give him my number.
He nods, “Got it. Give me a day or so, and I’ll have a location.”
“Seriously? On that little information?” Doc asks, sounding impressed.
Coen nods, “He’s a genius when it comes to this shit.”
“Thanks, man, so sweet,” Kar teases.
“Fuck you,” Coen retorts.
“Maybe another day,” Kar fires back, making me and the guys burst out laughing as Coen rolls his eyes. Kar continues, “Right now, I have somewhere I need to be, and thanks to Neith’s freakout, I now need to change. I’ve got a date with a pretty pink-haired barista.”
My eyes narrow, “Neera?”
Surprise lights his eyes, “Yeah, that’s her. You know her?”
“She’s a friend, a really good friend. Don’t do your usual with her, Kar, or I’ll skin you alive,” I tell him.
He knows I’m not joking, and he nods, “I won’t.” Hesitating, he adds, “I like her.”
“Really?” Coen asks, sounding surprised.
