I freaking wished. I pushed the thought aside.
Me
This isn’t about me. It’s about keeping my kids safe.
It took a moment for her to respond.
Hadley
You count, too, Daze. You deserve to be happy.
Affection pulsed through my spirit.
Me
Just send me all the good vibes that I can actually convince him to do this. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a challenge.
Hadley
I’m pretty sure my sister is up to any challenge.
Had she met me? I was the reserved one. The quiet one. Well, that was until I stood up and did what I thought was right. Reporting Ethan when it was clearly dangerous. I just hadn’t realized how dangerous it might be.
Me
I’m going to do whatever it takes.
Contemplating what to say, I chewed at my bottom lip then tapped out another message.
Me
I want you to know how much your help means to me. I didn’t want to drag you into this.
Hadley
You’re my sister. I’d do anything for you. For those kids.
Me
I love you so much.
Hadley
And I love you, Daisy. Things are going to work out just like they’re supposed to. Just watch. Keep me updated, okay?
Me
I will.
I set my phone onto the nightstand and pressed my lips together.
Maybe Hadley was right.
I might have been a wallflower. No friends. Quiet. Reserved.
But Cash was sorely mistaken if he thought I was going to give up so fast. I wouldn’t rest until I knew my children were safe.
Forever.
