The Trouble With Trying to Save an Assassin (Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees #2)

by Jennifer Cody

I’d heard you claimed Bellamy Jones. Not a moment too soon, either, because he was on our list that day. We were literally around the corner when the text canceling his contract came in.” I widen my eyes at Gavin, shocked that anyone would want Bellamy dead, even the depot. What did he do to deserve getting reaped??? Gavin shrugs. “He was Santanos’ assassin. He killed enough people to get on the depot’s list.” Speaking of my red-headed assassin, where is he? He was supposed to meet us here. Me: Where are you? Our First Child: Avoiding being seen with you. Me: That doesn't work for me. Come meet the Harbinger of the Reaper who nearly killed you. Our First Child: That doesn’t motivate me to come out of hiding. Me: Did I tell you that I found out I can subscribe and save on bulk orders of Grape Nuts through Amazon? “Gross,” Gavin whispers beside me as Bellamy materializes out of the shadows and sits down across from me in the seat Gavin just vacated. “You’re only supposed to use your internet powers for good,” Bellamy complains, giving me a disgusted expression. Eight boxes delivered every four months. It’s like they knew that occasionally you get constipated. “Pretty sure that cereal doesn’t cure emotional constipation,” Gavin hums,