Joyce’s Reviews > Love Antidote > Status Update

I can see every piece of her. The lightness and laughter. The fear and sorrow. The bravery and strength.

“I’m clear, I’ve had a vasectomy.”

“And I’ve never heard four sexier words in my entire life. I’m clear,” I whisper when the kiss breaks. “I haven’t been with anyone in a long time.”

I whip the gun from Rolland’s hand and release the empty magazine before tossing it onto the nearby couch. “It works better when it’s loaded. And you’re too slow.”

“I’m retired. I’m allowed to be.”

That’s the trouble with some of these high-end places. The food is too rich. When you eat a carefully controlled diet and spend four hours a day in the gym to stay in peak condition, indulgences like this can quickly take a toll.

Mateo is in his early 30’s.