She rubbed her still sore throat and felt a pang of weariness. She didn't want to believe that another complication had arisen to give her the finger.

"Who's to say it isn't Espada who's shown a sudden and appalling interest in you? He did seem a little intrigued when you ran out into the fray at the ranch and kissed Ty like he was water and you were hella thirsty." Perez's laughing tone held a note of concern and wariness.

Despite his flippant attitude, ...