I felt my breath catch. “What do you mean?”
She smiled, then yawned, “Nothing. Night, Hotcakes.”
I shook my head, “Night, Tater Tot.”
Once Talia rolled over, I clicked on the message.
Carter – Make it home, okay?
Me – No. We’re all crashing at Lila’s.
Carter – Have a good time?
Me – Yeah, except for a group of players at another table.
Carter – Need me to teach them a lesson?
Me – No. Karma will get them.
Carter – Alright. You going to sleep?
Me – Yeah, I can barely keep my eyes open.
Carter – Night.
Me – Night.
And it had been a good night.
Even better when he was the last person I talked to before I closed my eyes.
“No man goes before his time–unless the boss leaves early.”
– Life Lesson
Chapter 3
Carter
When a text came through my phone, I didn’t hesitate to grab it.
Harlee Belle – It was you, wasn’t it?
Me – What are you talking about?
Harlee Belle – The breakfast that was delivered to Lila’s house last night.
Harlee Belle –*breakfast foods and coffee on a coffee table*
Me – How’d you know?
Harlee Belle – Not even Talia knows how I take my coffee. Everly might, but her phone died last night.
Harlee Belle –*specific creamer she uses*
Harlee Belle – I believe I’ve only ever told you.
Me – Was the breakfast good?
