His mouth lifts slightly. “And mine. Some could say you look like me.”
I run my hand over my thick head of hair, giving his freshly shaved scalp a sharp look. “You sure about that?”
“You mean this?” He points to his head. “This is a choice.”
“Sure it is.” The corner of my mouth lifts before I fold my arms. “You here to talk genetics or…?”
Sobering, Judge gives me a look that would make my dad proud. Hell, it’s more fatherly than I’d even thought possible from the rock star himself. “I heard there’s a fight tonight.”
A fight? That’s what he’s here to discuss? He’s a persistent bastard, I’ll give him that much. Keeping my expression locked tight, I say, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Sure, you don’t.”
“Need anything else before you leave?” I step aside, giving my uncle plenty of room to approach the front door.
He doesn’t even bother looking at the exit. “Your father’s coming back.”
My gut folds in on itself, but I cover it with a laugh. “Not pulling your weight, Judge?”
“Guess not. He wants to have dinner.”
“Dinner?” I bite back my scoff. “Like, what? Some happy family?”
“Something like that.”
“Sorry, I’m busy.”
“Didn’t give you a date yet.”
“I’ll still be busy.”
“Not an option.”
I roll my shoulders.Of course, it isn’t.“And when should we expect this…dinner?”
“Relax, you’ve got a couple months, but I figured you’d want the time to mentally prep.”
Perfect.
“Anything else?” I demand.
“Might wanna pass the invitation along to Ford and Hawke. I have a feeling they saw my bike and decided to lie low until I leave.”
“Nah, you’re their favorite person,” I quip.
“Mm-hmm,” he grunts. “Make sure you tell them. Your father wants them there as well.”
“Wouldn’t expect anything less. Any other…” I scratch my jaw. “Guests I should expect?”
“Depends on how many donors there are.”
My brows pinch.
“It’s a banquet,” he clarifies. “Some charity bullshit your dad agreed to.”
At least we agree on something. It’s bullshit.
His persona. His charity. Like the man has a single selfless bone in his body. My ass. He’s probably hosting it as a tax shelter front. Wouldn’t surprise me.
