The Broken Note (Redwood Kings, #3)

by Nelia Alarcon

Addicts are so good at that. At looking into a crowd, picking out the ones who can’t say no, the ones who can be coaxed into believing lies, the ones who need a friend and will take anyone for the position.

“But… word of advice, ease back on the desperation. I may be poor, but you, Christa 2.0,” I step toward her, “you’re just cheap.”