The Hybrid's Hope
We pass Nico and Bobby who make sure no one is following us, then we walk through the VIP room.
“Another martini?” Marie asks.
“No, she’s done,” I say.
“No, I’m not,” she says, slurring her words.
“Yes, honey, you are.”
“I had so much fun with you tonight,” she says, smiling at me. Her eyes are so glassy that I’m surprised she can see anything.
“I had a great time, Tanya,” I lie.
“Hope, we’re ready,” Matthew says in my ear.
“Okay, Erika Edwards. Let’s do this,” I say.