“That’s easier said than done.”
“You know what I think?”
“No, but I’m sure you’re going to tell me.”
“I think no matter what you decide, it will lead everyone exactly where they’re meant to be. We have one destiny, and any path we choose will get us there.”
I smile. I never saw Lexie delving out words of wisdom, but maybe she’s right.
When I get off the phone, Jenny is standing in front of me with a blanket and pillow.
“I’m sorry I can’t leave you alone,” I tell her, taking them from her hands and setting them beside me.
“That’s okay. I understand. The person on the line … they know?”
“She does. Her name is Lexie. She’s the one who gave me the letter, but she won’t say anything. She’s loyal to Rachel.”
Jenny nods sadly. “You’re all very loyal to each other.”
“We’ll figure this out tomorrow,” I assure her.
Her gaze drops to the contract before returning to me. “I don’t know why she included Raffe on this document, but it doesn’t matter. I can’t help him.”
“Rachel must have thought you could.”
“She was wrong.” Jenny turns away from me and heads into her bedroom. “Goodnight, Brody.”
“Goodnight, Jenny.”
Her steps pause at the sound of her name.
I don’t think she hears it very often … if ever.
Chapter Eleven
Katie
“It’s Grandma. She wants to talk to you,” Petey says as I quickly throw some clothes on.
Petey and I are in our lame years. Once the girls are in bed, we’re usually in ours.
“It’s weird she’s here so late,” he says.
“It’s fucking eight-thirty. That’s not late to most normal people.”
His hand slides between my legs as I’m trying to hop into a pair of sweatpants. “Stop that.” I bat his hand away, and he chuckles.
I leave him in the bedroom and find Grandma in my kitchen, helping herself to a shot of whiskey.
“You’re not driving, are you?” I ask, sitting down across from her.
“Ray is outside waiting for me.” She empties the glass and then sets it calmly in front of her. “I need to get a club members location.”
Maggie and I used to work together for several years. This old woman gave me loads of information back in the day. I can’t deny her now. I know she wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. She and I have always taken things seriously when it comes to our private matters.
“Okay.”
“I need to know where Brody is.”
