Chapter 26

Vaughn tensed his jaw and stepped back from the door. “This is ridiculous. We’re done here.”

Randy resisted the urge to slam the door. Instead, as Vaughn turned and began to stalk away, Randy’s tongue got the better of him. “Well, now, you have a lovely night, Mr. O’Connell. As always, it’s been a pleasure to talk to you.”

Vaughn stopped halfway down the stairs and turned slowly. “Do yourself a favor, Shield Wolf. Find yourself a wife and have your own kids. Leave mine alone.”

The second the door was shut, Randy found out for the first time in his life what it felt like to punch a hole through the sheetrock.

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