14
AARON
“So, you’re the lawyer.”
The investigator Romi had dredged up—who looked more like a WWE ring girl than a PI—practically spat the final word as she sent daggers in my direction through narrowed eyes. Had Romi told her about the animosity between us? Or did Blue Carver just hold a grudge against the legal profession in general?
“I’m a lawyer.”
“Figures. Always nitpicking.” She turned to Luca. “And you must be the brother.”
“I’m here under duress.”
“Honey, we’re all here under duress.”
Romi stepped forward, a fake smile plastered across her face. “Luca. His name’s Luca. And this is Brooke, Luca’s fiancée and also Aaron’s sister, and Colt. He’s a sheriff’s deputy.”
“I thought you said it was Aldrich Payne’s case?”
Colt held out a hand. “I’m here as a family friend.”
Blue s
