The Blood Promise: A Hugo Marston Novel - Plot & Excerpts
He’d left a message with Merlyn but she’d not responded, and he spent the car ride deflecting Claudia’s questions, her demands for an explanation. “No, you’re in reporter mode,” he said finally. “I’ll turn that off. Stay in Claudia mode.” “Nice try, but we’ve been through this before. Cops and journalists don’t have that on–off switch.” Hugo stopped the cab on Rue de Rivoli and kissed Claudia on the cheek. “I need to stop in at the embassy, but I’m out of cash. Would you mind?” “Seriously?” she said, and he was unsure if her indignation was real or feigned. “Are you turning into Tom now?” “It’s a cab, not a call girl,” Hugo said with a wink. “Have the driver take you home, I’ll pay you back later.” “You better. And, seriously, call me when you can.” “I will, I promise.”
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