Page 94 of Jace
“It’s not, dumbass. I told him to borrow my Tahoe.”
Do I trust Wilder Lawless to fire a bullet at anyone if I pay him enough? Yes. Do I trust he’ll do it for free if the person makes him wait too long in the drive-thru?
He’s done it before.
He shot out the tires of a bunch of rowdy, rude teenagers, holding up the line. They were being dicks to the young womantaking their order, acting as if they’d never seen a drive-thru menu before.
“It’s burgers and fries, you dipshits.” The surveillance video of Wilder went viral. “It ain’t your mama’s custom kitchen.” He laughed, strolling past their deflated truck and sauntering right up to the girl in the window to politely place his order with his pistol reholstered.
He’s been wanted ever since.
Grant backslaps my arm. “Think of it this way—you’re trusting the devil to secure the scumbro so you can beat him for intel. You want to make sure there are no more videos of Vivian. And I’m trusting a contract killer to secure her. The only video they’ll make is of him, not willing to wait for his apple pie in a drive-thru.”
Now, I’m the one scanning the arrival area, grumbling like he pissed on my ice cream.
“Or…” he taunts. “You can explain to The Queen why we missed an initiation that’s been years in the making.” He laughs. “I won’t know who to fear more: Mom or Alena.”
I roll my eyes, not fearing Alena. I respect her. I care for all of our queens. I’ve never let them down.
“Fine, you fucker,” I mumble, texting Vivian. Hoping she hasn’t put her phone in airplane mode yet.
You there?
Smokeshow
Yes. Sorry I’m delayed
It’s okay. Not your fault but change of plan
I have a meeting with the kings I can’t miss
I’m sending a trusted friend to pick you up
Is Wilder my friend? I did take his sister to her prom when no one else would. I’m close with his cousin, Bishop. We share a love of photography. I steer clear of his cousin, Remi, though I’m a fan of his dark ale at their brewery.
Alright, fine. Grant’s right. It’s our best option.
Smokeshow
Thank you but I can get a ride
Please don’t worry about me
I feel way more than worry for you Viv
You’re everything to me
I’ll never leave you unprotected
Fuck, I could text everything I’m holding in. I’m bursting at the goddamn seams for this woman, but I’m a grown man. I don’t text. I’ll swear it to her beautiful eyes when I see her.
Smokeshow
You’re everything to me too
I’ll never leave you Jace
Just tell me what to do
