“I could really use something to do, Mama,” I said. “Kill a little time.”
“You sure?”
I nodded. “Definitely. I’m just gonna check on Razor really quick.”
“Okay, sweetie.”
I headed down the hall to Hatch’s room where Razor was convalescing and knocked on the door. Katie opened the door and smiled. “Hey.”
“Hi. I wanted to check on Razor.”
“Come on in. He’s being ornery, which is a good sign.”
I walked in and stalled. “Jesus.”
“What?” Razor mumbled through his swollen mouth. “You don’t think I’m still hot as fuck?”
“Pleading the fifth on that one, buddy.” I sat beside the bed and took his hand. “You okay?”
“I’m good, sweetheart. I’m on some good shit.”
“Cash is coming home.”
Razor smiled. “Hatch told me. That’s great news.”
“I’m really sorry you got beat up because of Gloria the Whoria.”
“Yeah, she’s a cunt, but it’s okay.” Razor smiled, one tooth missing in the front. “We’re gonna get retribution, T. Don’t worry about it.”
“We’re making breakfast. Do you want something? Oatmeal, maybe?” I teased.
“If you don’t make me bacon, I’ll be pissed,” he growled.
I chuckled. “Bacon it is.”
I gave his hand a gentle squeeze and headed into the kitchen to help with breakfast. First up, bacon for Razor.
Teagan
DAISY AND I were setting platters of food out on the giant table in the great room when Cash walked in with our Dads. I let out a squeak and dropped what I was doing, making a run for him.
He caught me, wrapping his arms around me and lifting me off my feet. “Hey, Turtle.”
“Are you okay?” I asked, cupping his face and checking for any sign of injury.
“I’m good, baby. They didn’t do anything to me. Razor got the brunt of it.”
He set me down and Dani laid her hand on my back gently. “Need to hug my baby, honey.”
“Oh, of course!” I said, and stepped aside so Dani could get her arms around him.
Daisy was next and then the rest of the brothers who’d waited for his arrival gathered around him as Daisy and I were pushed further outside the group.
And that’s when I saw her.
Gloria.
“What the fuck are you doing here?” I snapped, only, I didn’t give her a chance to answer.
