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“I’m trusting you, Jonah. Don’t let me down.”
“Buff. Reign. Inside now,” Bone hollered. “You shouldn’t be out here alone.”
“He’s right. Let’s go in. I’m sure Hustler’s Hope has something you can borrow. She’s on the taller side like you.”
I gulped and nodded as he led me back to the house. I only had a leather skirt, ankle boots, and Jonah’s sweatshirt. I was a hot mess with frizzy hair, no makeup, and bruises on my face. Not the best look for meeting new people and getting reacquainted with old friends.
As we entered the farmhouse, Bone muttered, “Church in five.”
Jonah grunted, lacing his fingers with mine.
“There they are.” Lady M rushed over, wrapping her arms around both of us. “I’m so happy to see you both.” She pulled back and studied me. “Jesus, Jonah. I hope you got that fucker.”
“If I didn’t, we will.” He tucked me into his side protectively.
“My sweet girl.” Lady M stared at me. The sadness in her eyes put a lump in my throat. “Would you like something to drink? Coffee, pop, or a shot of whiskey. I’ve got Dr. Pepper to go with.”
“You remembered.”
“Of course I did.” She clucked her tongue. “Dirty Dr. Pepper.”
“I’d love one.” It’d help take the edge off.
“What’s a Dirty Dr. Pepper, Grammy M?” an adorable, curious little girl asked. She must be Cobra’s daughter. Jonah had told me Cobra and Karma had a daughter and were expecting a baby in the spring.
“It’s a grown-up drink,” Karma replied.
“What your mommy said.” Lady M scurried away.
“Reign. It’s been too long, girl.” Karma threw her arms around my neck and squeezed. “Too long.”
“It’s so good to see you,” I told her as we released each other. “You look incredible.” Her arms were covered in tattoos, and she simply radiated happiness.
“Thank you.” She placed her hand on her stomach. “Pregnancy hormones. They’re both good and bad.” She laughed. “And this is my little girl, Nova.”
Cobra cleared his throat and approached.
“Sorry,ourlittle girl,” Karma corrected herself.
“I’m pleased to meet you, Nova. Are you excited about the new baby?” I wasn’t sure what to say. I hadn’t been around kids much, being an old child.
“Mhm. It’s a boy.”
“Nova, we don’t know the gender of the baby yet.” Karma rubbed her back.
“Daddy said it’s a boy. Right, Daddy?” Nova looked up at Cobra with hopeful eyes.
“Yes, sweet girl. It’s a boy.” He tapped his finger on her nose.
“Oh geez, Abe.” Karma rolled her eyes. “Men.”
“Can’t live with them, can’t live without them,” Lady M said, returning with a drink and handed to me.
“Thank you.”
“Let’s get church started. The girls can make introductions,” Cobra told Jonah and left.
“Will you be okay?” Jonah asked.
