Page 40 of A Lady's Heart
Nadia rolled her eyes. “You just can’t spit the words out, can you?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“That’s fine. You don’t have to say anything.” The lynx leaned her elbows on the table, speaking directly to Mandy. “I’ve got your back, sister. I know this one”—she jerked her thumb toward Justin—“will take good care of you. He’s a good egg, but just to be sure, I’m calling in favours from all my people. No one gets in or out of Chicken without us knowing. You can relax until Cole gets back. You have my word.”
It was the best of all possible promises. Nadia’s connections throughout town meant she really did have eyes everywhere.
Justin held out a hand. “You’re a good egg too.”
Nadia shook his hand firmly. “Don’t be modest. You know damn well this is why you brought her here in the first place.”
There was no use lying. “Busted.”
She stepped back, dipping her head to Mandy before pulling herself up to her full height of a scant five feet. She stuck out her tongue at Justin, then twirled on the spot and marched away, the giant bear who always shadowed her following behind after offering Justin a quick wink.
