“Hot, rich, and famous,” Gina fills in. “Bam. Triple threat.”
I give her a fierce scowl. “Which side are you on again?”
“Oh, we’re all on your side, honey!” Lora croons. “I just need a quick explainer… why don’t you like this guy?”
“Well, he kind of… he…” There are plenty of ways to answer her question, but I find myself fumbling. The first words I ever heard him speak were an order to commit cold-blooded murder seems like a neat explanation, but it comes with even more questions I’d have to answer. “He just…”
“Kicks puppies,” Gina cuts in. “For sport.”
Lora gasps. “Oh my goodness!”
“He’s also an advocate for baby seal clubbing. He has a bumper sticker and everything.”
“What the hell?” I mouth in Gina’s direction.
She pretends she doesn’t see me. “Isn’t it? Who in their right mind
