章 44: Chapter 44

A fortuitous meeting, or had she figured all this out beforehand—knowing full well that she had easily alluded his bungling efforts to arrest her, thus forcing his resignation? Knowing, too, that he would seek her out, if only to appease his conscience. Resting against the pillows, Ross closed his eyes and tried not to think about the consequences or the dangers in hooking up with an international thief. No, make that a wanted, international thief. If caught, they would both face sanctions, him for aiding and abetting a fugitive, a felony punishable with up to five years in prison. Oh well, he'd worry about all that later. Like Allie said, tonight was made for more tantalizing endeavors.