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She scoffs. “You’re acting as if you’ll be honest with me.” “I will.” She cocks her head. “At least half of the time.” The corner of her full lips twitches. “You know, if you’re trying to kill me, Henry, there are more efficient ways than boring me to death with your company.” I wink. “It’s a date.”

I lean back in my chair. Thank Divine I’m a widow. I haven’t been this happy that Marc’s dead since the day I killed him. I served my time, and now my reward is largely being ignored.