
It would be a long road for both of them, she thought, suddenly seeing a span of years stretching out in front of them. “I have inside information, and in the end, I think, you’ll be fine.” His heart beat strongly beneath her fingers and she flattened her palm over that vital, rhythmic surge. The damn tears started again, and Andie smiled at him through the blur as she leaned forward to kiss him. So…this life with you is probably all I’ll have, but it’s enough, sweetheart. Some people need killing, and I did the job. I can offer restraint-unless you’re threatened, and then all bets are off. All I can offer is…revenge, maybe, and retribution.

If remorse is a requirement for redemption, then I’m not there.

“I don’t expect much,” he murmured, staring at the ceiling while he stroked her hair.
