Lily
Last night’s dinner with the Peligue family was incredible. I still can’t believe they did that for Cora. The smile on her face made me so happy. And it looked like Presley might like Cora as much as she likes him. Tonight is the first concert and we’re all getting ready to head to the venue.
Unknown text: I’m getting closer…are you ready for me?
I hand my phone to Tristan.
“This asshole isn’t going to like it when I finally get to him.” Tristan grumbles as he heads to the adjoining door to show the others. Lorenzo opens the door, he and Celestino have been staying with us for added security. I told them that was probably unnecessary considering this stalker hasn’t come near me. But they all basically said too bad.
Cora’s been really excited for the concert. The longer we’re here in Chicago, the more I’m ready to pack up my life in ValorSprings and start my new life here. Tristan hasn’t brought it up again, but I think it’s because he doesn’t want to push me. My only worry is the part about moving for a guy. It didn’t work out so well the first time. But I’m also not willing to give Tristan up.
“Sebastiano’s getting angry that they haven’t been able to figure out who this is. He said that each text message is from a different burner phone. Who the fuck needs that many burner phones?” Lorenzo says as he sends the information to his brother.
“A criminal?” Tristan shrugs. “All I know is I want this bastard gone.”
“Agreed. Now tonight is going to be a little different. Concerts are harder to keep an eye on everyone. We do all the security for Twisted Bonds. So we have it down, but we need Lily to be on the side stage. Tristan, Eros and Armando will be with you at all times. Bathroom breaks you need to take one of the women with you. We’ve had too many bad things happen because our guys can’t go into the bathroom with whoever they’re guarding.”
“Okay. I won’t go places alone. Do you think this person’s here? I mean it’s been a few weeks now and whoever it is hasn’t shown their face. And the texts are weird and they don’t send a lot of them.”
“Yeah, we haven’t figured out why they’re not consistent. It’s like they have something else going on and they threaten you when they have a moment to text.”
“But why aren’t they showing their face? I just want to know who it is.”
“We’ll find out. Don’t worry about that. When are you guys headed back to Texas?”
“Sunday or Monday. Depends on how tired we all are from Saturday’s concert.”
“Papà wanted you all to come to the property for a dinner on Sunday if you can. And your parents are invited too.”
“I think they’d like that. After meeting your family, my dad told me he was wrong about how he felt about them.”
“I understand how he felt when we met, that’s most people’s reaction when they first find out about who we are.”
We finish getting ready for the concert and since the adjoining doors are all open, we can hear Cora singing in the next room. It’s making me giggle, because she’s been making up her own songs about Presley. I have a feeling that Presley likes her too. I saw the way he was watching her at dinner last night.
Tristan
Last night’s concert went smoothly and it was a lot of fun. I’m definitely a fan of Twisted Bonds now that I’ve seen them live. Tonight is the second concert and I’m hoping it goes just as smoothly. We’re headed down to the venue a little early to help with set up and to make sure things are secure.
When we get to the venue, there’s a different opening band. So there’s a bunch of new people, it’s a weird feeling. Scott Peligue told us that the band from last night pulled out of tonight. We did find out that the lead singer got arrested after the party ended.
Scott introduces us to the new opening band and their crew. I hope they’re as good as last night’s. We spend some time making sure that the stage and back areas are secure. Watching my Lake Renegade family work together is really cool. They work together like they know what each other’s doing.
“I haven’t seen Cora this happy before.” Lily says to me.
“I think Presley likes her too.” I smile.
“Wouldn’t it be really great if they got together?”
“They might. I mean crazier things have happened in the family.”
The opening band was pretty good. There’s a thirty minute intermission between them and Twisted Bonds. After the concerts over, there’s a meet and greet for VIP ticket holders. They did it last night and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. So we’re getting everyone that doesn’t have a VIP ticket out of the venue. It’s not an easy thing with so many people that are here. Some are trying to make deals with us to let them stay. Unfortunately, that’s not possible. This is a perk they get when they buy their VIP ticket.
“Aw, come on man. We just want to meet Lennon and Marley. They’re fucking hot. I can give you money. No one will know we didn’t get the VIP ticket.” A group of guys say to Eros.
“Let me think on that... Yeah. No. Keep moving.”
“You’re an asshole. Why won’t you help us? You want them for yourself?”
