Chapter Two
I hated to ruin a great line, so I didn’t. I simply told Ramirez I would be in touch once I got back to Phoenix and he begrudgingly agreed before I disconnected.
It took a bit of sidestepping, apologizing and all-around awkward maneuvering to break away from Logan. On one hand, I assured him I understood the seriousness of Decker’s request and was committed to pursuing what she had entrusted me to. On the other, I was backhanding myself, as I knew the mention of Martin’s name would probably result in an entirely different commitment.
He was, after all, family.
So, as we raced back to Phoenix, no thanks to Leah’s lead foot, which became increasingly pronounced the more I whined, I allowed the other topic of dread to wash over me.
Ramirez.
Leah offered me none of her usual
