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“That means you got to earn our trust, but we’re giving you a chance. One fucking chance. Don’t cock it up.”
“Yeah, okay. I get it. I won’t.”
“Don’t fuck this, or you’ll be on the shit list for the RBMC. That’s something you don’t want.”
“I’m not stupid, Micah.”
He snorted. “I know. Got to say it anyway.”
I knew that but it still rankled.
“Keep her safe, Spook.”
“I will,” I swore, and knew I would die for her if it came to that, and I could tell Micah sensed that as he slapped me on the back before walking away with a whistle.
ISKIPPED DOWN THEstairs, pausing in the kitchen to pop a kiss on my father’s whiskered cheek. “I’m going out, but I won’t be too late. Abby wants to see a movie, but she’s got an early test, so we’ll be home by eleven.”
Dad’s eyes widened when he took in my appearance. “Damn, Sweet Pea. When did you dye your hair purple?”
“Today. Isn’t it fabulous?”
“Of course,” he swallowed, glancing at Micah, who coughed to cover his laugh.
I sent my cousin a glare. “You coming with us, Micah?”
He would join us at some point. We both knew it.
Micah shrugged. “Maybe.”
“Liar.”
Uncle Hale chuckled.
Everyone in this house knew my cousin was in love with Abby, no matter how much he tried to convince himself it wasn’t true. He thought being older meant he couldn’t be with her, but that didn’t matter to my best friend. She fell in love with him as a kid and swore she would marry him one day.
I believed her.
Women understood this so much better than men.
Uncle Hale approached, dipping his chin so I could give him a kiss, too. “You remember?”
I got asked this at least once a day most of my life.
“Family comes first,” I replied without hesitation.
“And?”
“Family is blood and the club.”
“That’s right. You and Abby are family.” Uncle Hale ticked his chin toward Micah. “Go with them.”
Micah appeared bored but nodded, hiding his enthusiasm.
I snickered as I headed outside, knowing Micah was thrilled for the excuse to spend extra time with Abby.
“We need to pick up Country.”
“Isn’t he meeting us there?”
