“We’ve watched the house for a few hours, and we don’t think anyone’s inside, but we need to be prepared to fight in case we’re wrong.” Colton must’ve thought this was my first rodeo. “I know how this goes. I’m not a newbie,” I spat back. “Just giving you a heads up. I could’ve been an asshole and sent you in blind.” “Why change the habit of a lifetime?” He frowned, so I added, “You’re always an asshole.” “You love it.”
