Eagle's Heart
“Salomeh sat on the edge of the bed with a hand cupped over her ear, feigning deafness. Julian had known she wouldn’t like his plan, but it was the only option that made sense at the moment, and they didn’t have time to waste.
“Salomeh, listen, I don’t doubt you in any way, but please be rational. It makes sense for me to go check out this meeting without you. I can’t exactly call for reinforcements, since I don’t know who’s on our side and who’s sold their soul to Birdie, and I’m not putting yo...u in danger while I figure it out.”
“But what if there is no one else? I can help you,” Salomeh insisted. “I’ve saved your ass before, in case you’ve forgotten.”
“You did, but you’re also—”
“What?” she cut in. “A woman?” She crossed her arms over her chest and stared angrily at the wall.
Julian pulled on the T-shirt Salomeh had used a nightdress, and then ran a hand through his wet hair in frustration. “Salomeh, I know the lines have been blurred over the past couple of days, but you need a reality check.MoreLess
“Salomeh, listen, I don’t doubt you in any way, but please be rational. It makes sense for me to go check out this meeting without you. I can’t exactly call for reinforcements, since I don’t know who’s on our side and who’s sold their soul to Birdie, and I’m not putting yo...u in danger while I figure it out.”
“But what if there is no one else? I can help you,” Salomeh insisted. “I’ve saved your ass before, in case you’ve forgotten.”
“You did, but you’re also—”
“What?” she cut in. “A woman?” She crossed her arms over her chest and stared angrily at the wall.
Julian pulled on the T-shirt Salomeh had used a nightdress, and then ran a hand through his wet hair in frustration. “Salomeh, I know the lines have been blurred over the past couple of days, but you need a reality check.MoreLess
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