I guess he was suspicious, but didn’t have any proof until the whole thing with you and Samantha blew up. You’re cool with him?”“Absolutely. I...��m sure we’ll do business together in the future, though I don’t think I’m going to be in the market for real estate any time soon!”“You should ask him about investing in the REIT. The returns are huge, and you bailed him out, so he might let you in.”“That’s something to think about. I don’t have a ton of money to invest, but diversifying into real estate. "Let her go now, you two hundred year-old leech, before I tear you apart!" The vampire dropped me to the ground and got to his feet.I clambered to my feet and leaned back against the trunk of the willow. I stared wide-eyed, terrified for Wolfie, "Be careful, my love."Wolfie blew me a kiss and then turned angrily to the vampire, snarling. His eyes turned yellow, as he jumped up into the air and landed back down on four legs, in beautiful, black wolf form. I sucked in my breath, at the sheer. "So you spend much time in the country, Jamie?" asked Tony."You mean before today?" Jamie replied. "No sir. I'm mostly a city boy.Born and raised down south and then moved up north for college." Yeah that part I know," said Tony. "You do know I was a Sherriff beforeI retired early, and I do my homework right?" I assumed you would," said Jamie. "I've got nothing to hide sir, and Iwas raised to be respectful." Carrie did tell me that, but let's just say I'm the type that likes tosee for himself,". " Not on your life," Bahn said vehemently, "I can take care of myself, cowboy." I'm sure," Lester said, reaching into his jacket pocket. "But, just in case, keep this with you." What is it?" Bahn asked, looking at what appeared to be a gun in a plastic bag."It's a gun in a plastic bag," Lester replied. "My back-up. I want you to have it. It's a gift." I can't take that," Bahn said resolutely. "And you can't carry a handgun in this country, Sam. It's illegal." I know," Lester winked. "But I.