Chapter 43

Gabriella cooks a large brunch, and even with a hangover, I'm ravenous. She's especially quiet, and I notice a cautious look every few minutes as she serves us in the kitchen dining area. I wonder how much she knows. She can't be oblivious about who Moon is or what he does.

She leaves us alone after I take my first bite and tell her how wonderful it is. I'm dressed in shorts and a tee. I wore a tight shirt because I don't have a gun to conceal. I sneak a look or two as Moon eats, but mostly I keep my head down and concentrate on the food.

I have no idea what to say.

I'm startled when Moon clasps my fingers. "No, I won't keep you here against your will, baby."

I think about those words for a few minutes. He releases my hand and we continue eating.

I finally look up. "What if I go to the police?"

His lips make a small quirk. "I'll lie."

He says it so easily. "Will they find Dandridge's body?"

"No."

They'll ask why I didn't go straight to the police the first night. They'll ask f