Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

and I knew that. She had to suspect the can of worms she was
opening by giving me those documents, but ultimately, she
decided what I could give her was worth the damage I would
cause. There was a bit of “not-so-honorable” inside her, too.
She did what she did to get what she wanted, and I
couldn’t lie. I felt a pang of pride at my new, unlikely little
friend here.
But again…she wasn’t a stupid woman. She knew the can
of worms she was opening between Winter and me, and it was
entirely possible she was planning for it. And while I was
enjoying our newfound camaraderie, Erika Fane wouldn’t
stand silently by and let me do my work. She’ll try to protect
Winter.
And let her. The more she put herself in my path, the more
it would bring everyone else into play.
Michael, Kai, Banks…
Will.
Balling my fists, I walked over to the bar, poured two
fingers of vodka, and downed it in one gulp, immediately
pouring another.
Will.
And Winter.
Will and Winter.
I downed the second shot, liquid heat coursing through my
chest as I closed my eyes and heard Rika clear her throat.
“So, do you have anything for me yet?” she asked like she
hadn’t just heard all that. “Or are you just ready to admit
you’re completely incompetent?”
I squeezed the rocks glass, the subtle burn of alcohol still
stinging my throat as I whipped it across the room in her
direction.
Fuckin’ girl.
It shattered against the wall above her head, and she turned
her face to the side, barely flinching as she let out a quiet