Misrule (A Death Dwellers MC Novel) by Kathryn C. Kelly

Author:Kathryn C. Kelly [Kelly, Kathryn C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781732588967
Publisher: Makin' Groceries Media
Published: 2019-08-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-One

Kendall had spent most of yesterday reviewing plans with Charlotte for the Donovan and Redding Law Firm. She’d been happy, if not content. Something had niggled at the back of her mind, preventing her from real enjoyment. Between then and now, it seemed as if a lifetime had passed.

Raising her vintage French Louis XV hand mirror as she lay in bed, Kendall stared at her black eyes and various bruises, courtesy of Meggie, and scowled. She couldn’t believe Johnnie had been the only one to intervene on her behalf. Anyone of them could’ve entered the fray…

A memory of Outlaw firing a round into Johnnie’s cheek rose in Kendall’s head. The barbarian had pulled his 9mm last night, too. Knowing he wouldn’t hesitate to shoot must’ve stopped them all, so Kendall decided she couldn’t really blame them.

However, and this was a huge revelation to her, the discontent she’d felt yesterday as she made plans with Charlotte made sense now. Outlaw had shot Johnnie, a relative who’d been as close as anyone to him, because of Kendall’s actions. Then, he’d turned around and rewarded Kendall.

What gave?

It could be argued that he was grateful that Kendall had given up Meggie’s location; in essence, saving her life. He’d known that when he’d shot Johnnie, though. Suddenly, he’d given Kendall, her, his most hated human, the go-ahead to practice law again, effective immediately.

She’d get land, a house in her name, access to money in the form of her own bank account, and a bigger percentage in Meggie and Zoann’s company, if she and Johnnie stayed married.

But, after last night’s fight with Meggie, and Outlaw’s glee, nothing made sense to Kendall. His allowing her to practice law concerned her. He hadn’t had to allow her to practice again and, on top of that, design the building, all at his expense.

Besides her husband and children, her degree mattered most to her. All of the other things she thought she’d wanted so she could feel equal to Meggie just wasn’t important. She’d give it all up, if only Johnnie gave her another chance.

Sinking further down into the covers, she raised the hand mirror again and sniffled. Before she noted any other marks on her, her cell phone rang.

“Hi Charlotte,” she said by way of answering, after seeing the woman’s name and number pop up on her screen. “How are you today?” She forced cheer into her voice.

“Darling,” Charlotte started. “I just heard your voice message, canceling our dinner plans. Are you all right?”

No. She was heartbroken, lonely, and afraid. “Of course I am. Why wouldn’t I be?”

“You mingled with those people last night, that’s why,” Charlotte said in a huff.

“Yes,” she whispered, then cleared her throat. “It went fine. I’m just exhausted from all the wine I drank.”

“Was that uncouth woman, Roxanne, behaving herself?”

“I don’t want to discuss Roxanne with you, Charlotte. Let’s not talk about any of them. Why don’t we have a phone meeting? I’d love to know how your search for a receptionist is coming along.

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