Chapter 38

We can now see him. As Leonardo walked up behind him, Ellen beckoned him. A quick stop brought the motorbike to a halt in front of them, and the guy got off without any difficulty.

He screamed out to Ellen in a loud voice, "Ellen!" He had the classic features of an ItalMaple man—height, wide shoulders, and good looks. Under his helmet, you could see that he had pearly white teeth, a healthy glow, and hair worthy of a shampoo advertisement. With a chuckle, she got to her feet and walked up to the guy.

Carl balled his fists together, trying to suppress the temptation to get up and smash his good-looking face into the pavement. Then he glanced down and saw what was fastened across the man's chest, and he froze.

I said, "Dannie...madre de dio!" Ellen grinned as she examined his "package." Is it yours?