At the present time, I’m in no mood for it.” Wincing, Connor pulled away from his erstwhile employee’s embrace. “Dare I hope that your unexpected appearance here indicates Drew has learned something useful?” “It is a good thing that I know your bark is a good deal worse than your bite. Otherwise I might feel hurt at such a snappish welcome for an old friend,” she replied. “He has been even more ill-tempered than usual lately,” offered Alexa. “Though I suppose being shot in the ribs would tend to make anyone feel out of sorts.” “Shot?” Fisting a hand on each hip, Suzy fixed him with an accusing glare. “It seems that your letter omitted quite a number of interesting details.” Women! Had the Almighty put them on earth simply to plague his peace of mind? Connor made a face. “I didn’t think it necessary to give any more than the bare-bones facts.”
