Hot and Badgered (Honey Badger Chronicles, #1)

by Shelly Laurenston

Max “Kill It Again” MacKilligan was known for being vengeful.

“What’s it like to be you, Max? Not to care? Ever?” Max shrugged. “It’s awesome.”

“I promise! I promise! I won’t start anything!’ “Or finish.” Charlie raised an eyebrow. “Arguments begun at family dinners when you’re nine years old do not need to be avenged when you’re twenty-seven. Do we understand each other?”

“She’s a serial killer.” “Because she . . . smiles?” “Yes.”

“Why do I feel like you’re hiding something from me?” Max shrugged. “Because I probably am.” “Is what you’re hiding going to give me a migraine?” “Yes.” “Then keep it to yourself for now.” “That was my plan.”

“Unless someone is physically attacking you, no killing. How about that? I saw you charge him, Max. He didn’t attack you first.” “But I warned him,” Max said. “I told him if I ever saw him again, I would beat him until he was dead.” Berg nodded. “I understand the logic, but I’m not sure in a court of law that would be an acceptable excuse for murder. Unreasonable, I know. But what can you do?”