Page 82 of Depths of Destruction
"Yep."
"What would you do if I added some sexy lingerie?"
"Now you're just trying to give me blue balls." I open the car door for her.
She pats my ass as she gets in.
Naomi directs me where to go, and we drive several kilometers out of town.
"That's it." She points to a blue bungalow on several acres.
I pull into the drive, and before we get out of the car, Tinker walks out of the house.
"Was wondering when you were showing up," he states and pats me on the back in an embrace.
"Never thought I'd be so happy to see you," I tell him.
He grunts then runs his hand over his shaved head. His lip is scabbed over as if it was split open. Part of his cheek is purple and swollen.
"What happened to you?"
His face hardens. "Nothing."
Best if I drop it until we're alone."Who's been here?"
"Ryker and Hunter are inside."
"Julieta and Vanessa with them?"
"Yes."
"What about Emilia?" Naomi asks.
"Tinker, this is Naomi."
"Sorry. Nice to meet you," she says.
"You, too." He kisses her on the cheek.
"Is my sister Emilia here?"
"No, ma'am. Sorry."
Naomi's face falls.
"Don't worry. She'll be okay," I tell her and pull her into me.
He points to the car. "That stolen?"
"Yep."
"Park it in the garage."
He opens the door and I put the vehicle inside. "Is that the Jeep Interpol issued?"
He nods.
My pulse increases.Something went down.
