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“Don’t ever let Taz hear you say that.” Lizard leaned in and lowered his voice. “The only person good enough to make that decision for her, is her. I have a feeling she’s the kind of woman who if she even thinks you’re thinking that—she’d kick your ass.”
I smiled.
“I’d let her.” I growled softly.
Lizard grinned.
“Look man, I haven’t been lucky enough to have what you have.” Lizard’s massive shoulders rose and fell. “Don’t over-think it. Just because a man is good-looking, fills out a suit like Arturo does and has more money than Midas, doesn’t mean he’s good for anyone.”
“But—”
“No.” Lizard shook his head. “Get it together,Nong.”
I laughed, knowing Beam was probably teaching Lizard Thai.
“As you wish,P.” I teased.
Lizard crinkled his nose at me and patted my shoulder.
“Let’s go back before they come looking.” Lizard encouraged.
When we entered the room, the little peace Lizard had given me began slipping away.
Arturo was leaning over Taz’s shoulder.
Lizard gripped my shoulder, reminding me who I was and giving me some time to reel in my quickly fraying temper.
I cleared my throat and they turned to look at me.
“You’re too close.” I warned him.
Without saying another word, I sat beside Beam who was in a conversation with Tex. They both filled me in on what was happening, and I rose.
“Lizard, you’re with me.” I told our new friend.
“You okay?” He asked as I sped through the corridor.
“Fine.” I replied.
I didn’t think Lizard believed me, but he accepted my replied as we hurried up some stairs and onto the roof of the massive house.
Lifting my head, I searched the sky.
“What are you looking for?” Lizard asked.
Something glistened in the sun, and I pointed.
Tex had sent us extra firepower.
Though I was curious as to how he got those through Australian airspace, I wasn’t going to ask. Everything with that man, felt as if it was better not to know.
Once the drones landed, I checked then, having a mind to ask Tex to have them stick around to help us. But they weren’t the kind equipped with weapons—perhaps that was how he got them through to us.
We accepted the black duffle bags, hefted them over our shoulders and the drones took off again.
When we were in the room again, Lizard and I went through the bags and ensured Taz, Beam, Lizard and I were armed. Arturo should have his own supply.
“You okay?” Taz asked.