“I was also thinking maybe we can ask Francesco and Sebastiano to help us look into where the text messages are coming from” I say to him.
“I think that’s a good idea.”
“I’ll run it by Grayson, I don’t want to step on any toes.”
Apollo nods and heads back out to put up the security cameras.
“Do you really think those text messages could be that dangerous?” Lily asks.
“I’ve learned that anything can happen. And when we think that something is nothing? It’s usually something. So yes. I think whoever’s sending them could be dangerous.”
Lily sighs. “I’ve always said that I’m kind of boring. I go to work and write. I don’t go out and do things unless it’s with Paisley or Cora.”
“No boyfriends? Ex-boyfriends?” I ask as I watch her.
“I’ve only had one boyfriend. Carson Masters. But he disappeared two years ago.” She says softly.
I lead her over to the couch to sit down.
“What do you mean he disappeared?”
“He went to work one day and I never saw him again. I even hired a Private Investigator. They never found anything. It’s like he just stopped existing.”
“You need to tell me everything you know about him. I have brothers back in Lake Renegade that can help us. But first let me call Grayson and let him know all this.”
Lily nods and goes into her bedroom to grab some pictures and papers for me. I call Grayson.
“Hey Tristan, what’s up?”
I tell him what Lily told me about her ex.
“I wanted to ask if I can bring my family into this one. I know you have guys to do this. But I also know you’re all busy. I have brothers back in Lake Renegade that are really good at this stuff. But I didn’t want to just go to them. I wanted to make sure you were okay with it first.”
“That’s fine with me, I appreciate the help. Just please keep me in the loop.”
“Definitely. I’ll let you know what they find out. The camera’s should be online soon. Apollo’s putting them up now.”
“Thanks. I hope we’re over doing all of this and nothing comes of these text messages.”
“Me too. Talk soon.”
After Lily brings me the pictures and papers, I take pictures of all of it. Then I call home.
“Hey Tristan, how are things?”Sebastiano answers.
“It’s good. I ran into a high school buddy and he’s asked me to help him.”
I explain everything that’s going on and send him the pictures and papers.
“I’ll get on this now. I’ve never seen anyone just disappear without any trace of them. That’s weird. Franco and I will find something.”
“Thank you. Lily is important to me.” I say Sebastiano as I look at Lily. The smile that’s on her face tells me that she like’s what I’m saying.
“Really? Well then. I guess we’ll need to meet her. You know the mamas will expect you to bring her home sooner than later.”
I laugh.
“I know.”
