Chapter 5

"Nice car," he said, nodding to where she'd parked. "I like it"

His eyes leased as he asked, "What does it say about you?"

She already felt under attack from him and instinctively she fended off the probe that was asking her to reveal private feelings. "Ermmm... Does it have to say anything?" Jasmine asked

"Cars always say something about their owners." Collins replied and withdrew his hand. Then gestured to his friend. "Now take Leonard here. His BMW says he's made it. He's solid. He likes proven performance."

"Right on," Leonard agreed.

"So what car do you own?" Jasmine asked Collins, wanting to learn something about him.

He grinned. "I don't. If I need a car, I hire one."

"Don't let him fool you, Jasmine" Leonard quickly inserted. "Collins is a bikie from way back. He's got a whole stable of bikes to suit whatever mood he's in and whatever he wants to do."

"An open road man," she observed, thinking Collins had to have the kin