Hot and Badgered (Honey Badger Chronicles, #1)

by Shelly Laurenston

makes sense . . .” “If they wanted Stevie.” Charlie began mixing again. “Unbelievable,” she snapped. “He sold her again.” Vic’s head snapped up. “Wait . . . what?” But the sisters ignored him. “We’ve got to get out of here,” Charlie told her sisters. “Wait,” Berg said before they could leave. “I have a place for you guys. A safe place.” Charlie gave him a very small smile. “I don’t feel right getting you involved. You know . . . again.” “It’s already set up. I promise, you can’t find a safer place.” Max snorted. “Like we haven’t heard that before.” “If my brother says it’s safe,” Dag cut in, “it’s safe.” “Okay.” Charlie smiled even while Max appeared not to believe a word Berg was saying. But Berg didn’t care if the honey badger believed him or not. “Just give me ten minutes to finish the cookies and we’ll go.” She disappeared back into the kitchen and Max pointed at Berg. “You better be right about this. Or I’m going to get cranky.” “You can’t find a safer place than this one,” he promised, meaning every word. The pair stared at each other, Max sizing him up, making sure he was telling the truth until Livy threw up her hands and demanded, “Is no one else concerned about what the fuck she’s using to make those cookies?”