Page 38 of Striking
Great.
I married a reformed manwhore.
Shame I didn’t know him before his reformation.
Just my luck.
Caitlin
BELLAMY WILDER. If you do not send me proof of life, I’m flying to Mornea myself.
STOP IGNORING ME.
I checked with Maddox, and he said you aren’t in Mornea. Where the hell are you?
I stare at my phone like it’s a snake about to strike. If I don’t answer, I wouldn’t put it past Caitlin to get my brothers involved. But I can’t tell her what’s going on and ask her to keep it from her husband. Not when it’s this big. And telling her husband is like taking out a billboard on Main Street in KroydonHills. That phone tree will be activated faster than you can sayLong live the king.
I snap a selfie with the date filter on it and send it off to her.
Bellamy
I’m alive. I just can’t talk right now. I’m sorry. I promise to fill you in on everything next week.
Caitlin
Does everything involve crazy monkey sex with the new king? Because damn, he’s so hot.
Bellamy
Maybe . . .
Not technically a lie. I’m kinda hoping it does involve somecrazyeventually.
Caitlin
Why doesn’t my brother know you’re there?
Bellamy
It’s complicated. But I need it to stay that way. Please, Cait. Trust me.
Caitlin
Of course I trust you, B. I’m just a little worried. This isn’t like you.
Bellamy
What do you mean?
Caitlin
I’m the impulsive crazy one between us. You’re usually a little more levelheaded. Should I be worried?
Bellamy
Nope. I’ve got this. I promise we’ll talk soon.
Caitlin
