Chapter 9“I’m scared,” Theo said as he and Ric walked to the lot where they’d left their cars. “I shouldn’t admit it, but I am.”
“There’s nothing wrong with being afraid,” Ric replied. “Any smart person would be when they know someone wants to hurt them.” He stopped, turned, and put his hands on Theo’s shoulders. “We’re going to make it through this. I have plans for us.”
“I do, too, so yeah, this will work.”
“Damned straight!” Ric kissed him quickly before saying, “We’ll take both cars. If he sees us drive up in your car, or mine, he might abort whatever he’s got planned until he knows I’m not around.”
“But you’ll be there, somewhere?” Theo replied, looking directly into Ric’s eyes.
“Yes,” Ric assured him. “Like Kane’s men, he won’t know it, but I will be. I’ve got a vested interest
