At first Nick didn’t hear it, and when he did, he was surprised that he could pull himself out of that dead-to-the-world state of bliss. He slid back from Cora and out of bed, resisting the urge to kiss her check. She needed a good night’s rest. “I’ll be right out,” he said to the door, finding his shorts and shirt. In the hallway, Adam told him, “Herald and I talked for a while. He’s got an extra mini 9mm.” “What are you saying?” Nick wasn’t sure Cora wanted a gun. “Just ask her, show her how to use it. You never know, bro. What if she needs a way to protect herself and has nothing?” He couldn’t live with that. “I’ll talk to her in the morning.” Adam nodded, and only then did he give Nick a knowing glance. “Now that you’ve enjoyed some beauty sleep…I’m going to catch some zzz’s.” From Adam’s smile, Nick guessed he was happy for him. He went to the front room and began silently checking around, ensuring the doors and windows were locked, the alarm was on, and there wasn’t anyone lurking around.
