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And answer your parents. Now they’re texting me.

Switching back over to the family chat, I hang my head and grab the bags.

Family Group Chat

Mom

You got into a fight!

Maverick

Give him a break, Mom. We don’t know what happened.

Dad

Roger Dennings attacked Delaney Rousseau. Your brother protected her and apparently, according to the video your uncle just sent me, also married her.

Maverick

What the fuck?

Mom

Where is he?

Ryker

I’m at Delaney’s place.

Mom

Why haven’tyou answered me?

Ryker

I’ve been a little busy, Mom.

Mom

Are you okay? Is Delaney okay?

Dad

Where does she live? We’re on our way.

Maverick

You need anything?

Ryker

I’m okay. Delaney will be okay. She’s not right now. I don’t need anything. And she lives above Love in Bloom. Olivia is on her way here now.

Mom

We’ll be there in thirty minutes.

Fuck. Me.