The First Sin (Rosary Marks #1)

Your Own Mortality

I am saying exactly what you think I’m going to say. He worries because he has reason to.

You did not ask, but I’m proud of you too.

There. Don’t get spoiled.

Getting good is better than getting used to it, anyway. If you get too used to it, you stop seeing people. They become cases and paperwork and something to get through before dawn.

That would be a loss. Keep the pepper spray. Humor him a little.

Not enough to encourage him. Just enough that he sleeps sometimes.

—Ash