Page 5 of Shattered Pieces

Tilly appeared, worry flashing in her eyes. “What was that all about?”

Lexi was glaring at us from the couch, so I shrugged. “Nothing, just clearing the air.”

She hummed, not believing me, but she sat beside me and pulled a packet of candy out from her pocket.

“Tell me more about you and Zee. She’s pretty prickly until she decides she likes you.”

I accepted a piece of candy, popping it into my mouth with a chuckle.

“Very aware. She came over for Thanksgiving. She’ll be nice to me forever now, she loves Josie’s cooking. Josie’s my dad’s ex, and she took me in when my dad left.”

I didn’t want to tell everyone too much, I’d probably end up extorted in here if people thought I was loaded. How much was the news telling people? They probably already knew my connections.

I moved the subject back to Zeena, explaining all the fights we’d had, and I hoped like hell the rest of the evening went fast so I could just go to bed.

Hunter

“She’ll be fine,” Marco said with annoyance from the passenger seat as I drove towards Caden’s house. I was so fucking tired, it had been a long day with no sleep, but I felt better now that I’d spoken to Lexi.

Lexi wasn’t happy with my request to keep an eye on Rory, but she promised she wouldn’t do anything to her despite not liking her.

“I was really hoping Josie could have gotten me in to see Rory myself, but it seems they’re not budging on visitation at all. I’ll feel better when I see her myself,” I grumbled.

“Look, you topped up her commissary for Josie, you’ve spoken to Lexi, and you know Rory’s got at least one person spending time with her. Lex said Jamie’s a good person, right? She’s fine. Just be grateful Josie pulled strings and got you in to see Lexi last minute,” he answered, scrolling on his phone.

It didn’t make me feel any better. Rory wasn’t safe, not without Skeeter’s protection. Considering he’d blocked our numbers and wasn’t replying to Caden and his boys, it was obvious he’d gotten the wrong idea about her being at my house.

I wasn’t wasting time tracking him down if he really believed she’d fuck him over like that.

I’d barely driven through the gate when Tyler jogged down the stairs, opening the passenger door.

“Did you get to see her? How is she? Has⁠—”

“Slow down,” Marco grunted, shooing him out of the way so he could climb out. “We told you Hunt wouldn’t get to see her today.”

He looked like fucking shit, and I was pretty sure he was going to have an anxiety attack if he didn’t calm down.

“Talk inside,” I said as I got out, walking towards the house.

Josie looked like she’d been crying when we walked into the kitchen, the panic obvious in her voice as she spoke. “Is she okay?”

“My friend said she’s fine. One of the other women is sitting with her when they eat so she’s not on her own. I topped up the commissary account too. I filled out paperwork to be added to her call and visitation list, so hopefully next week I can get in there to speak with her,” I answered, not expecting her to hug me. I patted her back lightly, eyeing Caden as he joined us.

He looked pissed at me, walking past with his keys in hand.

“I’m going out. I’ll be back tomorrow,” he said, making Josie pull back from me with worry.

“Where are you going?”

“Skeet’s.”

“You spoke to him?” I asked, and he rolled his eyes.

“Yep.” That was all he said before leaving, and Tyler looked ready to combust.

“Hey, where’s Lukas and Jensen?” I asked Tyler, and he winced.

“They’re at Jensen’s. You’re not exactly everyone’s favorite person right now, dude.”