“Yeah, sweetheart, he was when he called. Club business. Sundance said that he was talking in code, so he must have had eyes and ears on him.” Booker looked at Dani. “They dropped him off near the marsh lands, we’re gonna go get him now.”
“I’m going with you,” I said.
“No way, this could be another ambush for all we know,” Booker said. “The last thing I’m gonna do is put you in danger.We’re gonna pick him up and bring him right back here, I promise.”
“Then why are you still here, honey?” Dani challenged.
Booker leaned down to kiss her and then headed out, a group of about six other brothers following, including my dad. I flopped back onto the sofa, bursting into tears again, but this time they were tears of relief.
I ran my thumb across my engagement ring with my left hand as my right continued to stroke Cash’s anchor around my neck, my heart in my throat as the minutes ticked by. When my phone buzzed beside me about ten minutes after Booker left, I nearly jumped out of my seat. “Cash?”
“Hey, Turtle.”
“Hi,” I sobbed out. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah, baby, I’m good.”
“Is Booker there yet?”
“No. It’s gonna take him a little bit. Just needed to hear your voice.”
“Oh my god, I was so worried,” I rasped.
“I know, honey, I’m sorry.”
“I’m going to hand the phone to your mom, okay?” I said.
“Yeah.”
I handed my phone to Dani who gave me a thankful smile. “Hey, baby. You’re okay? Fuck, thank god. Okay. Yeah. Dad’s on his way. Right. Yeah, we’ll get the update when you get back here. God, I’m so glad you’re okay. I love you. I’m gonna give the phone back to your girl. Okay, baby. See you soon.”
She handed me the phone and I said, “Hey.”
“Hey, beautiful.”
“Hurry home, jackass,” Daisy ordered, loud enough for him to hear.
Cash chuckled. “Tell her I’m workin’ on it.”
“He said he’s working on it.”
Daisy gave me a worried smile and nodded.
“When you get back here, I’m going to fucking chip you,” I warned.
“I’m gonna let you,” he promised. “I see lights, Turtle, I’m gonna let you go.”
“Okay.” I swallowed. “Please get back here safe.”
“I will, honey. Love you.”
“Love you, too.”
We rang off and I sagged against Daisy.
“I’m gonna get breakfast going,” Dani said, rising to her feet.
“I’ll help,” Mom offered, then waved her hand toward us when Daisy and I offered. “No, you girls stay put.”
