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I’d been called a lot of things but that was a new one.
“Your fan club isn’t getting any bigger.” Lexie wielded her truth bombs like a sword.
“At least I have one.” The juvenile remark was out of my mouth before I could think better of it.
I never spoke without thought.
The agent shoved my shoulder. “Let’s go.”
My feet refused to move.
Teague, Beau, Pepper, and Eric stood in front of the doors to the SUV like a human wall. Miss Adeline pushed out of her chair and joined them.
Lexie stepped out of the way.
At least I knew her position on the matter. This guy couldn’t lead me away in handcuffs fast enough for her liking. Why? Because we’d gotten off to an ugly start?
I didn’t particularly care for her, but I wouldn’t wish this on anyone . . . especially without knowing if they deserved it.
The agent shoved harder. All of his strength wasn’t enough to move me.
“And you still don’t know how to greet someone.”
I furrowed my brow. What was I supposed to do for Lexie? Roll out the welcome mat and offer her a beverage? I was in handcuffs.
“Forgive me for being unpleasant,” I said mockingly. “I can’t imagine why I’ve forgotten my manners.” I twisted and wiggled my bound fingers at her.
She flexed her fists. And not for the first time, I was certain there was a distinct possibility she might strangle me.
This woman should be an officer of the law. She was more frightening than the agent attempting to take me away.
“You don’t have any.”
“How would you know? We’ve met twice.” Not that I was counting.
“That’s more than enough for me to know.” She flipped her hair. “You’ll do fine in prison.”
“Because I’ve had practice taking blows from you.”
My family gaped like they didn’t recognize me. They’d seen me lose my composure . . . or maybe they hadn’t. It was rare, I’d give them that.
“Don’t wait for a greeting card from me in your jail mail.” She lifted her chin and held out her hand toward Eric.
“Can’t we stay?” His question was so honest and pure.
I hadn’t been around anyone who didn’t have an agenda in so long, I’d forgotten people like Eric existed.
Lexie softened. He was her vulnerability. “Bow tie, I think the party is over. We’ll see them tomorrow when we make their delivery.”
Their situation was unknown to me. The way she spoke to her brother earned her a notch of my respect. I didn’t give that away easily.
“We just got here. The party can start now.”
I let out half a laugh.
Now my family looked at me like I was an alien. Had it been that long since I’d let loose?
Lexie whipped her head toward me, the softness completely evaporated. “Are you laughing at him?”
