I had some business I needed to take care of, and I had to do it alone.” Right, shooting up alone for the past six months, his conscience spoke tru...h. “Why did you keep it from us and hide your scent?” asked Scarlet. “Do you even realize that we’ve been worried out of our minds?” said Ella. “I know, and I’m sorry. But it was my decision to make.” “So, does this mean you’re here to stay and I no longer have to lead these guys?” Landon was hoping he would say yes. “Hey, we’re not that bad,” said. " Hal said."You do like me?" she demanded."Yeah—of course."He succumbed to the demand without honesty. He neither liked nor disliked her. At least he hadn't paused to figure out the question. It was an answer born of convenience; a prevention of termination. He liked that she was there and available to pretend to like at the moment. Thus, for lack of clarity he pimped himself; he knew it, but for the moment—at least—he didn't care.Hal felt Lola's hand on top of his. It was a soft woman's. Her face was as perfect as any she had ever seen and her figured bested anything she had yet seen on any Korean television show, she had a body that some would pay their life savings to attain. On top of this, she was wearing a skirt so short it was probably illegal in sixteen countries. The girl screamed sex and even though Natalie was a straight as they come, she still couldn't help but marvel at this pinnacle of sexuality that was now sitting across from her.Although Natalie did think it was. The man with the gun asked, "Are ya really a woman?" Yes, I am. I am the one known as 'The Poker Queen.' Perhaps you have heard of me."The man holstered his gun. "Well, shit, Ma'am. I shore have heard of ya. Ifen I had known who ya wuz, I'd of been proud ta lose ta ya. I hope ya will forgive me fer gittin' carried away like that. I ain't never lost so much so quick, even when there wuz cheatin' in the game." He laughed a little ashamedly at that point."Of course I forgive you. I should have.