So Luke went to the back of the SUV where Sean was unloading way too many suitcases for five nights. "You'd think she was taking a fricking cruise." "Your death is going to be slow and painful." "Aw, come on! What's up your butt now? You had plenty of time to get used to the idea. And she's thrilled to be here, you can see that." "You told her all about Shelby? I didn't even tell you what was going on with Shelby! Can't you ever keep your mouth shut about anything?" "I beg your pardon-I fly a spy plane. I have a very large security clearance. I told her about Shelby to piss you off." He grinned. "Did I hear right? We're going to the general's for dinner?" "Listen to me carefully, because if you screw this up I really will kill you. She's young and inexperienced, not my type, I'm too old for her and it's not serious. Her uncle is trained in hand-to-hand combat and he doesn't like that she likes me. It's not the usual thing, so just keep your big mouth shut. You hear me?" "Whew, this is making you testy," Sean said with a smirk. "That means it's heating up. Where's Art?" "In his cabin. I'll go get him as soon as we get these bags in the house." Luke hefted two. "Jesus, where did she think she was going?" "She plans to be at her best for your new friends. You know, you could have avoided all this by just going to Phoenix for two days." "I've been trying to avoid you for years, but you just won't go away," Luke grumbled. "This was your idea and you know it. Don't screw with me." Sean stiffened. "In three seconds we'll be back twenty years, rolling in the dirt. Let's not do this to her, huh? She really gives a shit what's happening with you. I don't, but she does." "Ach,
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