“Yes.”
The easy capitulation is as much for me as it is for her.
I want him in my sights. More than I’ve wanted anything in a very long time.
If I tell her that she’ll become concerned and call me off. I’m not risking that.
She kept a huge, life-altering secret from me. It changed the rules for our interactions whether she knows it or not.
If she doesn’t have to tell me everything, then I don’t have to tell her.
“Thank you so much.”
“You never have to thank me.” It’s ridiculous that she thinks I need the verbal comfort but it is Tera. She never listens when I tell her not to do it.
“I love you, Southie.”
I make a noise of acceptance and let her hang up. I’m not taking my hands off the wheel for this chase.
I can feel the smile creeping over my lips as he pulls farther ahead.
This game is going to be so much fun.
