Ignite by Holly S Roberts

Author:Holly S Roberts [Roberts, Holly S]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Four Carat Press
Published: 2016-12-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

Rack

I SLEEP BESIDE BETH the following two nights. We don’t speak about her future and she never mentions the sleeping arrangements. I would move to the couch if she insisted. I lie to myself by thinking it’s safer for me to be in the room with her. So much remains unsaid and maybe that’s how our relationship will end.

The baby sleeps next to the bed in a bassinet. The downside is that I lay awake longer than I should thinking about what it would be like if this were really my life. A wife, a child. A dream I never imagined. I only close my eyes when I’m too exhausted to keep them open.

On day four at my brother’s house, I take my throwaway cell into the backyard and sit on the steps while Daisy does his business. He’s one of the oddest looking dogs imaginable with shepherd markings and the kinky curly hair of a standard poodle. The day after we arrived, Daisy and I had a serious problem when he tried humping my leg. Linc, the ass, snickered. Shelby stopped me from pummeling my brother by saying Daisy really liked the Street brothers and unless we proved who the boss is, Daisy’s “like” might result in puppies.

Shelby’s a strange one. Her dog more so.

I explained the situation to Daisy and we reached a mutual understanding. He won’t hump my leg and I won’t shoot him. Beth laughed throughout the talk. Daisy gave a huff, settled down on the floor, and follows the new rules to the letter. Later that night, after the women went to bed, Linc told me Daisy saved Shelby when a killer attacked her. It only reaffirmed that Daisy needs strict guidance more than a bullet.

I watch Daisy explore the yard for a few minutes before tapping Gomez’s number into the phone. He answers on the third ring.

“Hola,” I say.

“At least you’re alive, fucker.”

“Alive and in need of a favor.”

No hesitation. “Name it.”

“Paperwork for a woman and a baby boy.”

He whistles. “Gimonde senior is looking for her now too. He’s not happy with his son. Senior will protect her and the baby. He’s given his word to Moon.”

I shouldn’t be surprised. “Won’t happen. I’m going after his son.”

Gomez is silent for a few seconds. He knows Angelo’s days are now numbered. “We’re between a rock and a fucking hard place,” he finally replies.

I hate bringing Gomez and Moon into this but I’ve drawn the line. “I won’t allow Gimonde to be a threat and that includes senior. It’s on me. Put out the word that I’ve gone rogue. Beth and the baby need to disappear or I wouldn’t ask you for this favor.”

“Understood. Consider it done. It will take a few days and we’ll need a picture of the woman and—”

“Beth,” I say before I can stop myself. Even I can hear the way I say her name.

Gomez misses nothing. It’s what keeps him alive. “Like that is it?”

“Hell.” I don’t say anything for a moment.

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