by K. C. May
   Katie raised her eyebrows. He definitely had a point, and he seemed more reasonable than most who protested the Center's work. “Remember today was my first day on the job. I don’t have any pull there.”
   “It wouldn’t hurt to ask, would it?”
   “I guess not. They’ll probably say no, but I’ll ask.”
   “You’re a gem. Thank you.”
   “It’s getting late,” she said, “and I do have to work in the morning.” She thanked him for the meal and conversation as he walked her to her car. The sky was dark gray-blue with a smattering of stars unclouded by the lights of the shrinking city around them.
   “Let me give you my number.” He held his inccet near hers and transmitted his contact information to her, and she gave him hers as well. “It’ll be under M for McLoughlin.”
   “As will mine — for Marsh.”
   Mike’s eyes went wide. “Are you related to Henry Marsh?”
   “He’s my dad.”
   Mike gasped. “I had no idea I was in the presence of royalty. Forgive me, m’lady. You’ve bestowed upon me a great honor by blessing me with your loveliness for these two hours. I shall phone you soon.” He took her hand and placed a soft kiss on its back.
   Katie pressed her lips into a smile. The words were romantic but something in his tone sounded less than sincere. “Good night, Mike. It was a pleasure meeting you.”
   “The pleasure was mine.” He bowed and stood back while she got in her car. As she drove out of the parking lot, he waved.
   A gust from the air conditioner sent a chill across her flesh.
   Table of Contents
   Chapter 1
   Chapter 2
   Chapter 3
   Chapter 4
   Chapter 5
   Chapter 6
   Chapter 7
   Chapter 8
   Chapter 9
   Chapter 10
   Chapter 11
   Chapter 12
   Chapter 13
   Chapter 14
   Chapter 15
   Chapter 16
   Chapter 17
   Chapter 18
   Chapter 19
   Chapter 20
   Chapter 21
   Chapter 22
   Chapter 23
   Chapter 24
   Chapter 25
   Chapter 26
   Chapter 27
   Chapter 28
   Chapter 29
   Chapter 30
   Chapter 31
   Chapter 32
   Chapter 33
   Chapter 34
   Chapter 35
   Chapter 36
   Chapter 37
   Chapter 38
   Chapter 39
   Chapter 40
   Chapter 41
   Chapter 42
   Chapter 43
   Chapter 44
   Chapter 45
   Chapter 46
   Chapter 47
   Chapter 48
   Chapter 49
   Epilogue
   About the author
   The Venom of Vipers
   Table of Contents
   Chapter 1
   Chapter 2
   Chapter 3
   Chapter 4
   Chapter 5
   Chapter 6
   Chapter 7
   Chapter 8
   Chapter 9
   Chapter 10
   Chapter 11
   Chapter 12
   Chapter 13
   Chapter 14
   Chapter 15
   Chapter 16
   Chapter 17
   Chapter 18
   Chapter 19
   Chapter 20
   Chapter 21
   Chapter 22
   Chapter 23
   Chapter 24
   Chapter 25
   Chapter 26
   Chapter 27
   Chapter 28
   Chapter 29
   Chapter 30
   Chapter 31
   Chapter 32
   Chapter 33
   Chapter 34
   Chapter 35
   Chapter 36
   Chapter 37
   Chapter 38
   Chapter 39
   Chapter 40
   Chapter 41
   Chapter 42
   Chapter 43
   Chapter 44
   Chapter 45
   Chapter 46
   Chapter 47
   Chapter 48
   Chapter 49
   Epilogue
   About the author
   The Venom of Vipers