New York by A C Fuller

Author:A C Fuller [Fuller, A C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781078469470
Publisher: Vivid Books
Published: 2019-08-26T04:00:00+00:00

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From the booth, Warren followed her gaze. After ordering, Cole had looked left casually, her gaze stopping on a man in the back. He had a pool cue in one hand and his other on the hip of a pretty redhead in tight black jeans.

Warren watched Cole stare at the couple for a full minute. Despite the fact that he was hardwired to dislike her, he had to admit he found her attractive. She had a quick mind and it showed on her face, like a chess player in the middle of a game. Always thinking, always calculating. Despite her sugar intake, she was lean, and her straight black hair and bright blue eyes were a striking, unusual combination.

She dropped a twenty on the counter and, eyes still on the couple, shot her tequila. She returned to the booth without his drink.

“What gives?” Warren asked.

Cole said nothing.

“Is that your cell phone guy, with the redhead?”

“That’s my boyfriend.” She looked up. “Can we get out of here?”

“What about your cell phone guy?”

Cole sighed. “You know anyone?”

“Possibly.”

“Outside you said this was where the white cops hang out. Where do the black cops hang out? Where did you hang out before you got sober?”

Warren’s shoulders relaxed at the thought of Lady Johnson’s. He’d learned in AA that just the thought of alcohol could bring on the physiological state of relaxation associated with drinking. He’d also learned that the best way to stay sober was to eliminate temptation. Don’t go to your old haunts, avoid parties with alcohol and, of course, never keep alcohol in the home. He’d done the opposite. If he could withstand the temptation of a bottle of his favorite Cognac on the fridge, he could withstand anything. But he hadn’t been to Lady Johnson’s in four years.

“I used to know a guy. Across town. West 30th.”

Cole stood. “Then let’s go.”

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