The panther prowled around me in a loose, wide circle. Its mouth turned down, almost in a pout, and it seemed disappointed that I wasn't going to run away. Or scream, at the very least. Its tail, which was at least three feet long, twitched back and forth in what seemed to be annoyance. Or maybe anticipation. I didn't know. I'd always been more of a dog person. I cleared my throat, and the panther stopped and flicked up one of its rounded ears. Listening. "Um, nice kitty?
Jennifer EstepWell, what did you have for lunch?โ I snapped. โSurely thatโs not top secret superhero information.โ โSteak with mashed potatoes and a side salad,โ Striker replied. โAnd a piece of chocolate cheesecake for dessert.โ I gave up on conversation after that. I was too jealous of the cheesecake to continue.
Jennifer EstepAll I'm saying is that I understand if the novelty's worn off and you want to get off the carousel ride now before it kills you.
Jennifer EstepYou do realize that the cost of that bracelet is within spitting distance of my going rate as an assassin, right?โ โYou mean your going rate back when you were actually killing people for money,โ Finn said. โOr as I like to call themโ the good ole days.
Jennifer Estep