Shane stared at Ray in disbelief and blurted out, "Didn't you just say that if Catherine and I killed each other, I could follow you?"

Ray laughed. "Is it your ears or your brain that's malfunctioning? I was clearly talking to your mistress. When did you get included? Besides, I was just speaking offhand—I never made any deal with her."

If it were an actual deal, he'd take it seriously. But an offhand remark? He wasn't above lying.

Seeing Ray reach for the gun on the table, Shane suddenly eru