Predator Point (Prey Island Book 2) by Kendra Moreno

Author:Kendra Moreno [Moreno, Kendra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-03-09T18:30:00+00:00

FORTY-ONE

We wake up bright and early the next morning to find Debbie already cooking breakfast in the kitchen. The scent of bacon is strong as she sets about making a breakfast fit for an entire family, her eyes red rimmed. The moment I see the sadness in her eyes, I wrap her in a hug that she returns tightly. At the sight, the others all come and wrap us both in their arms, until we’re a big ball of love.

“We’re coming back,” I promise.

“I can’t help it,” she sniffs. “I don’t know half of what y’all are walking into and I still know it’s bad. You five better stay safe. I’ll never forgive you if even one y’all doesn’t come back.”

And that’s how our morning goes. I haven’t had a mother to worry over me in a long time, only Holly, but it’s endearing the way she straightens all our clothing, makes sure we eat until we’re stuffed, and her promises to take care of everything.

Luckily, the table had been cleaned and sanitized the night before, but I still blush when I turn to it. I blush harder when the card box appears on the window seal where we’d forgotten to get rid of it. At least the cards are in the trash where no one can see what we got up to. Pretty sure I couldn’t look Creed’s mom in the face if she knew.

When Creed moves to start taking suitcases out when the car arrives, Row stops him and shakes his head. “There are people for that. Your job now is protection for Billie and nothing else.”

So, we watch as the driver loads all our bags into the literal limo. I’m wearing a pair of jeans and a shirt that cost more than I’d ever want to wear, but even rich people casual clothes have to be something ridiculous. I could have made the fancy rips and stains myself.

When it’s time to go, I look over at Keanu Leaves, the plant now big and strong, far better than when I take care of it.

“You’ll take care of Keanu?” I ask Debbie, blinking at the sudden moisture in my eyes. I hadn’t realized this part will be so difficult. Saying goodbye to the ranch, to Debbie, and even to Keanu Leaves again, leaves me far heavier than I like. This place has become a home. Debbie has become important. And Keanu, the last time I left him, he’d died. I can’t bear for him to die again so I’m leaving him with Debbie despite the anxiety that causes. I just can’t guarantee he’ll be safe on Predator Point.

“When you come back, he’ll be sporting new leaves and twice the size again,” she promises. “I’ve never seen a plant that wants so much water.”

I laugh. “Yeah, he’s a thirsty bitch.” Hugging her tightly, I breathe in the moment, imprinting it to memory. “Thank you for being you.”

She sniffs. “While you’re there, can you make sure to take care of my boy?” she asks.

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