Whiskey Rose (Fallen) Read Online Free Page B

t’ s calm and quiet . ”
    “ Yo u’ re kind of intense are n’ t you ? ” Her eyes narrowed slightly.
    “ What does that mean ? ”
    “ Does n’ t mean anything. It was just an observation. Do you ever unwind ? ” Her eyes narrowed into a full glare and he wondered if there was fire behind the smoke in her eyes.
    “ Loo k … what do you call yourself? It does n’ t matte r … Look Ranger. You are here to do a job and that is it. Do n’ t think that you can charm me because I am not interested . ”
    “ Matt . ”
    “ What ? ” she asked, not following what he meant. One side of his mouth quirked up in an extremely lopsided smile.
    “ Matt, i t’ s what I call myself. My mother called me Matthew. You can call me Mr. Anderson if I can call you Mrs. Anderson . ” She was really glaring at him now and he was certain there was fire behind that smoke. She did n’ t let him see it though. She simply stood up and walked out taking her coffee with her.  “ Hey where are you going ? ” He called following her.
    “ I have work to do Ranger . ”
    “ I was just curious what you do to let your hair down, you know other than actually letting your hair down . ”
    “ When I agreed to support your cover I assumed you would be professional and show a little discretion . ”
    “ I am showing discretion, there is no one here . ” He continued following her .“ Are you saying no one knows that is a wig ? ” He laughed .“ I am sure they do. I t’ s not like yo u’ re the only one wearing one . ” She continued walking and walked behind the bar, busying herself wiping down the bar that was n’ t even dirty .“ So why do you wear it ? ”
    “ I t’ s none of your business, so you can just stop with the personal questions . ”
    “ But I am your husband. You should n’ t have any secrets from me ! ” She threw the bar towel in her hand at him. He caught it and burst out laughing. He saw the corner of her mouth twitch before she turned away .“ So where are you from really? I know that Texas accent is as fake as that blond hair . ” She turned back and he was sure she was about to make a scathing retort but then she looked past him out the front.
    “ Make yourself scarce , ” she hissed at him.
    “ What ? ”
    “ Not a word , ” she warned. He turned and saw a man enter through the swinging doors he had dark hair and a full dark beard. He did n’ t look too imposing but Rose did n’ t look happy to see him. He walked to the end of the bar and grabbed a broom. He began sweeping up in an attempt to be invisible .“ Allen, what are you doing here? Yo u’ re not supposed to be here until tomorrow . ”
    “ I was in the neighborhood, thought I would save myself a trip . ” Matt watched the scene carefully as he continued to sweep. Rose crossed her arms and glared at the man.
    “ I do n’ t think you want me to go back to Eddie empty handed . ” He stepped closer to her and dropped his voice.  “ Of course we could work something out . ” He reached out and touched her hair and she batted his hand away.
    “ Get real Allen, you ca n’ t afford me , ” she said icily and Matt could see she had struck a nerve by the way he clenched his jaw. She walked away from him disappearing into the back room and returned a moment later.  She held an envelope out to the man. He took the envelope but then he grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. Matt dropped the broom and pulled his pistol in one motion.
    “ Nh-huh , ” he said pulling the hammer back. The man immediately released Rose but he glared at Matt.
    “ Who the hell are you ? ”
    “ Security . ”   Matt said coolly. The man reached out and knocked a bottle of whiskey off the shelf before he walked out.  Neither of them moved until the man was completely gone. Matt lowered his revolver and she turned and glared at him.
    “ What did you do that for ? ” she demanded.
    “ What? I was trying to help , ” he said surprised.
    “ I can take