The Wayfarer King
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Katie raised her eyebrows. He definitely had a point, and he seemed more reasonable than most who protested the Center's work. “Remember today was my first day on the job. I don’t have any pull there.”
“It wouldn’t hurt to ask, would it?”
“I guess not. They’ll probably say no, but I’ll ask.”
“You’re a gem. Thank you.”
“It’s getting late,” she said, “and I do have to work in the morning.” She thanked him for the meal and conversation as he walked her to her car. The sky was dark gray-blue with a smattering of stars unclouded by the lights of the shrinking city around them.
“Let me give you my number.” He held his inccet near hers and transmitted his contact information to her, and she gave him hers as well. “It’ll be under M for McLoughlin.”
“As will mine — for Marsh.”
Mike’s eyes went wide. “Are you related to Henry Marsh?”
“He’s my dad.”
Mike gasped. “I had no idea I was in the presence of royalty. Forgive me, m’lady. You’ve bestowed upon me a great honor by blessing me with your loveliness for these two hours. I shall phone you soon.” He took her hand and placed a soft kiss on its back.
Katie pressed her lips into a smile. The words were romantic but something in his tone sounded less than sincere. “Good night, Mike. It was a pleasure meeting you.”
“The pleasure was mine.” He bowed and stood back while she got in her car. As she drove out of the parking lot, he waved.
A gust from the air conditioner sent a chill across her flesh.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Epilogue
About the author
The Venom of Vipers
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Epilogue
About the author
The Venom of Vipers