Chapter 17

Theo met my gaze. “I brought along a set of plans for the Manor for you and Mr. Mann to take a look at.”

“Thanks, Theo.” Quinn shook his hand. “I appreciate your help in everything.”

“Hey, no prob. Any friend of Vince’s, you know? I’m… I’m sorry about your colleague. What they did to her was really cold.”

Portia had probably told him about it, although I knew he read the newspapers. Back when he’d been a rent boy, when I’d lived in the attic apartment, I’d seen the newspapers he subscribed to. Many of his clients had been powerful men who worked on the Hill; it made sense for him to be up-to-date on current events.

“Well, I’ve gotta go.” He kissed Portia’s cheek and pretty much bounced down the steps.

“Excuse me a minute.” I handed the kitten to Quinn and followed Theo down the walk to where he was parked. “Theo.”

“I really have to go. Gregor’s got everything under control, and frankly, he didn’t really need me here.”

“You distracted him and Portia, didn’t you?”