Sarah Gailey

“Your Ruby must be tired as a hog after a boil.”

“Shackleby. That’s an honest name. Are you an honest person?”

Hero smiled, close-lipped. “I’m not a liar. Ask me anything and I’ll tell you the truth.”

“Is that sweet tea poisoned?”

Hero’s smile broke into a broad grin. “I thought you’d never ask.”

“I think you’ve only been retired for a year, and already, you’d poison a stranger just to break up the monotony.”