Chapter 55

“So is this a one-off, or are you a trouble magnet?” she asked.

The odd question startled him. His gaze shot to Jarrett, but he was no help, simply watching their exchange with that small smile still in place.

“I’m praying it’s a one-off,” he said. “This is one superpower I really don’t want to keep.”

Venice absorbed his response for several seconds before snorting and turning back to Jarrett. “Well, your taste in men is improving. That’s one good thing to come out of this clusterfuck.”

“Is Yager here?”

“Yeah, just checking everything in. He brought all the files and notes we have on Cwikla and Fong. I swear that man breeds red tape in his sleep.”

“Who’s this guy?” Eli said, waving a hand at the desk.

“Just an old friend who’s letting us use his space this morning. The fewer new people who get involved in this, the happier Yager will be.” She cocked a slim brow at Jarrett. “You can just bet how happy he is to have me on board.”

“Yager can deal.”