California Girl (41 page)

“Hell, let’s electrocute a few of the assholes first,” the
bass guitarist replied from the edge of the stage near them. “Where you at,
Faith? Want me to get you outta here?”

“Go pull the plug, Artie, and stick your finger in the
socket.”

Tommy hooted, and ungrudgingly, Artie apparently stood up
and sauntered back to the sound and light booth.

“Speak softly and carry a big whip,” the stranger quipped
dryly from behind her, nearly startling her to death. He was as still and
silent as any phantom until he had a notion to make his presence known.

“They’re good guys; they just don’t think it’s macho to give
up.” Faith didn’t turn around to look at him. Intuition told her it would be as
dangerous as gazing at Medusa, even through the veil of darkness. “I appreciate
your help, but I’ll be all right now. They’ll have the lights back shortly.”

“It has to be you,” he whispered.

Startled, she froze.

He hesitated. Even though she couldn’t see him, she knew he
wanted to say more.

To her surprise, he didn’t.

As the lights flickered on, she turned, and he was gone.

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Nobody’s Angel
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