Page 59 of Second Shooter

Wren smiled. “Congratulations on very neatly bringing down the Stronghold.”

“Thanks for helping.”

“You got me closer to my goal, and I have reinforcements coming. That is the best news I have had in years.”

“Just call if you need anything.” Poppy touched her cheek. “I am always listening.”

Wren grinned. “I am going to hold you to that.”

“I want you to.” Poppy shrank down into the baggy sweats and grinned. “Off I go.”

Wren watched her friend leave the house and felt the warm ward she had left behind. She always felt better after a chat with Poppy, but she knew her friend was not going to escape the show. She had spent a lot of effort getting her into the line of fire.

She made a pot of coffee and baked some cookies. After years of waiting, her other half was arriving. She wanted to make a good impression. It was key to keeping her from jumping into his arms again.

A lady needed restraint, after all.