Chapter Six
While waiting for Noodle’s other shoe to drop, Mike used the time to have a really state-of-the-art alarm system installed in both the gym and upstairs. He even had one of those silent-alarm buttons put in several places, like under the surface of the desk in his office. Just like in banks, he could push the button discreetly and send the police hurtling down the streets to his place, sirens blaring. The whole to-do cut significantly into his profits, but considering it was to protect the most precious love of his life, it was worth every damn penny.
Several times he told Cory they should just go away, but Cory begged him not to. Cory couldn’t bear the thought of driving Mike from his home and Mike saw just how guilty Cory felt. Of course, that, like everything else about the
