Page 127 of Luci’s Lullaby

Again, another long pause. “I guess I need to get my things out of here tonight and the pictures.”

“I’d leave them, if you don’t mind Luci having them.” Good save, Chord.

“I don’t care, but what if he doesn’t want them?” She sighs.

“I think it’ll be fine. Let’s get y’all inside,” Chord suggests.

They must be walking away because their voices become mere mumbles. How could I hurt her this way? I’m not sure if I’m dizzy from lack of oxygen from holding my breath, or from wanting to die for hurting her this way.

Chord opens the door, smiling. “Stay there until we’re out of sight.”

“Sure, I always wanted to eat my knees.”

He backs up and hits the gas, and my head bumps against the door. “Sorry.”

“You jackass. You did that on purpose.” I rub my head.

He grins. “Yes, I did, and I’ll do it again if you get this girl back and act a fool.”

“Point made.” I scratch my chin. “When can I get up?”

“Before I pulled out. She had to change Luci, but I wanted to see how long you’d stay down there.” He side-eyes me, chuckling.

I flip off him again and climb from the floor. “Friends like you, who needs enemies?”

My phone buzzes, it’s Sam. “Speak of the devil and she calls.”

“You going to answer it?” Chord looks over to me.

“No, I’ll wait on Reese and hope she has good news.”

Chord taps the wheel, looking around. “You know she’s afraid you’re going to take Luci from her.”

“I would never, but I hope we’re together then it won’t be a problem.” I pop my knuckles.

“Are you nervous?” Chord laughs.

“Listen, I have one woman I’d do anything to have back in my life and another I’d do anything to get her out. Yes, I’m a wreck.” I trot my knee.

“I can tell.” He points to my leg.

“Oh, this. Just trying to get the blood circulating again.” My cell rings. Reese. “Hey, what’s up?”

“Samantha Moxy is suing you for breach of contract.” She seethes.

I shrug. “Oh dear, and here I was hoping she’d have a change of mind.”

“She would if you’d beddidle her.” Reese snorts.

“What the hell is a beddidle?” I pull my brows together.

She giggles. “Have the sexes with her.”

“I… just threw up in my mouth a little.” I gag, trying to swallow.

Chord scrunches his face up. “I think we all just vomited a little.”

“Okay, so One, Walker, and Lachlan are working on something. I’ll let you know when I can, but I will say this—don’t mess with One’s kids. That’s scary.” She laughs.