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“Getting drunk does sound good.” I considered her offer, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable staying at the compound. However, it would be nice to have a night to myself without Nova. I needed time to process this new situation.”
“At some point, you need to trust people to help you.”
“I trust you.”
“Well, I’m honored. I know it’s not easy for you. I promise nothing will happen to her if you let her stay.”
I exhaled a breath. “Let’s finish looking at henna designs, then we’ll see about going to the compound.”
A squeal of delight came from down the hallway. “Did you hear that, Sadie? I’m going home with you!” Nova said, then the girls clapped and cheered.
“Guess you have no choice now.” Jaynee giggled, making her way back to the kitchen.
“Great. I don’t appreciate being manipulated.” But honestly, getting out of the house would be good. I hadn’t been to the KLMC clubhouse in over a month.
“Look at it this way, you can drown your sorrows in whiskey and sad love songs, then a prospect can drive you home.”
“I’d rather get drunk on Jack and porn at home.”
“You can do that too. Just make sure all your sex toys have fresh batteries.” Jaynee paged through the henna book. “It’ll be like a kinky afterparty.”
“Kinky afterparty for one. But, you’re right. It’s easy to burn through batteries when you don’t have a man to get you off. I might need to go to the store.”
She laughed and took my hand. “Are you going to be okay?”
“I’ll be okay. You’ll really keep Nova overnight?”
“Yes, ma’am. Sadie is always asking to have her over for a slumber party.”
“Okay, but I’ll come home.”
“Whatever you want, babe.” Jaynee smiled, tapping her finger on a design. “I like this one.”
I took a closer look. “It’s beautiful. Love the gold and white.”
“I think Zander will love it. After I have the baby, then I can get his mark.”
“I’ll probably be hungover tomorrow.” I went to the fridge for another diet soda. “You might need to bring Nova home.”
“That’s no problem. Zander and I can bring her after lunch or whenever you want.”
“Thanks.” Hungover and cursing Abe for fucking up my life sounded spectacular.
I felt darkness rolling into the corners of my mind. It had been a long time since I let myself have a pity party. I was overdue.
I should’ve never come to Bastion Township. There just wasn’t any other place to go when I left Missouri. The Upper Midwest was my home, all I’d ever known. I’d been too chickenshit to go anywhere else.
You’re so full of it. There was a piece of you hoping Abe would discover you.
Yup, I was full of crap.
At least now I knew where I stood with Abe. Time to put him behind me once and for all.
7
Nova
Sadie hopped around my room doing her silly dance while I packed my things for our sleepover. I didn’t need much, only my pajamas, a change of clothes, and my toothbrush. I was as excited as Sadie. Mommy never let me spend the night at anyone’s house unless she stayed too. This was a big deal.
