She didn't know what Liam made his coffee with, but it had to be magical sparkles and crack beans, because it was the most delicious stuff she'd ever tasted.
Rachel CaineFollow me,โ Myrnin said. โAnd do stay together. And by the way, this is the last time I go anywhere with you people. You are all insane.
Rachel CaineDamn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all heroic and caught you or something -Shane
Rachel CaineIf you ask me if Iโm imagining it again, Iโm going to punch you out, Dead Man Walking.โ Michael raised his eyebrows and glanced at Eve. โHe doesnโt sound crazy.โ โEr,โ she clarified, โcrazier. He sounds like heโs back to normal, which is baseline crazy.
Rachel CaineYes," he said. "I am sure. I double-checked everything after you went home yesterday. I even made a few improvements, just in case." The first part of that reassured her. The second part... not so much. "What kind of improvements?" "Oh, nothing, really. Mostly just streamlining. You really did very well; I certainly don't want you to think that I am one of those people who has to be in control all the- Oh, well, I suppose that's actually true- I do have to be in control all the time. But only because I am in charge, of course.
Rachel CaineHer phone rang again. โWhat?โ she snapped as she answered it. Myrnin, of course. โAre you on your way?โ โNo!โ โClaire, there are things to do.โ โHere, too,โ she said. โAnd Iโm staying here, believe me.โ Myrnin was silent for a beat, and then he said, โBob would be very disappointed in you.โ โBob the spider?โ โHe looks at you like a mother, you know. Iโm surprised at your lack of work ethic. Think of the example you set forโโ She hung up on him and turned the phone on vibrate and relaxed in Shaneโs arms.
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