There are a lot of variables."
"If you'll swing by the office, I'll arrange it."
John started to get up, but Mandi raised a hand and said, "No, stay put. I
can find the door. Thanks, John."
"Only for you, ma'am," he said, putting the towel back over his eyes as he
chuckled and repeated, "Only for you."
Chapter Eighteen
Instead of using Mandi's roof entrance to the hotel, she and Cade walked
down the vehicle reception ramp to the street, then continued walking south
until Mandi said, "All clear."
Wrapping an arm around Cade, she leaped into the air. Minutes later they
touched down beside a fast food restaurant which was surrounded by several
similar restaurants.
After buying half a dozen super-burgers, they sat at one of the
plastic-umbrellaed tables and dug into the food. Mandi spoke as she unwrapped
her second burger.
"Ed, your records indicate that you've made twenty-four kills and no arrests
while you've been with the NIA."
He met her gaze and said, "I wondered why you were so quiet, milady. That
many, huh? Damn. Does that include the last two?"
Her gaze narrowed a bit as she asked, "Do you have a good explanation for
not taking any prisoners?"
Speaking around some burger, Cade said, "Nothing that isn't in my records.
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