“Stop blabbing about ALPHA. Have respect for an organization you were once a part of. Operatives risk their lives to take down monsters like Russell. Show somediscretionfor a change and keep your damn mouth shut.”
When Karen didn’t respond, Slash regarded Carrera. “I’m ready.”
They stood.
“I’m not coming back,” Slash said. “You’ll see me at your trial.”
She shot Carrera a smile. “I’m ready to go ring shopping.”
“You’re marrying Claude Amos?” Karen blurted.
Slash slid her gaze from Carrera to Karen. “Yes, I am. I got my happy ending, and if you’d done the right thing, you would have found your prince charming too.”
“I don’t believe in fairy tales,” Karen said.
“Neither did I,” Slash replied. “But my prince found me anyway.”