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“You know what? I think you might be right.” Hazel popped the cheese curl into her mouth and chose her Fortnite skin—a female Viking warrior wearing a pink-bunny backpack.
“Thanks again, Hazel.” I was so lucky that my brother was surrounded by good people. “See ya, Noah.”
“Smell you later,” he said. “Hazel, look out for the storm! It’s coming in hot!”
I shook my head as we left them. Midge and the others were waiting for us, worried expressions on their faces.
“Is everything okay?”
“What’s going on?”
“Why does Dale have the security team locked in the conference room?”
“Are we safe? Is Noah okay?”
Bryce held up his hand. “Everything’s going to be fine, and yes, we are all safe here. Noah’s safe. Thank you all for your continued patience with me and your dedication to the family. Everyone’s getting raises—big raises.”
“Ooh, yay!” Midge’s eyes glittered. “I’m going to help my niece pay for grad school!”
“I’ll pay for it. It’s on me.” Bryce smiled. “Does anyone know where my brothers are?”
“Jake’s in the study. I think Colby’s at the guesthouse with Tate?”
“Thanks, ladies. Stay here until everything’s finalized, okay? I’ll have Chef send up some appetizers and some wine.”
They were all smiles and good cheer.
“Thank you, Mr. Windsor!”
“That’s so nice of you!”
“We’re so glad you guys are back!”
We hustled down the stairs, and Bryce whipped out his phone. “Jake, I need you to meet me outside the conference room. Yes, right now.”
He called Colby next. “I need you at the house. Bring the girl.”
We stopped in the hallway, and he turned to me. “Are you ready for the next act?”
I took a deep breath. “I hope so.”
He nodded. “Just remember, we’re coming out of this on top. No matter what.”
He held out his hand and I clung to him for dear life. “I hope you’re right.”
“Babe.” Bryce smiled. “I don’t like to flaunt it, but… I’m always right.”
“Ha!”
“I was right about you.” He leaned in for a kiss. “Now let’s just hope that luck holds out a little longer.”
TWENTY-SIX
coming clean
BRYCE
I’d saidI was usually right about everything, which was true. But one thing I’d done wrong? I’d let my little brothers get away with too few responsibilities. I’d shielded them from my father, bearing the brunt of his moods and accusations while letting Jake and Colby play.
