Page 17 of Tattered Souls

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‘Beware the fury of a patient man.’

– John Dryden.

Chapter 3

Garrick

I had just bumped fists with Dom. We were all caught up on our clients’ cars.

And for once, on a Saturday, we were able to leave at one.

Leo, Chance, and Dain cheered.

I was shaking my head as we locked up.

Then my phone pinged with a text.

I pulled it out and shook my head when I saw the text thread.

Daddy-Kins & Mommy-Kins Text Thread

Alec – Mom?

Mommy-kins – Oh dear lord. What now?

Alec – I’m going to have a guest for family dinner tonight. Is that okay?

Mommy-kins – Girl or boy?

Alec – Girl.

Carter – Hide the knives.

Ethan –Hide the scissors.

Talia – Have duct tape ready.

Carter – I’ll bring the beer.

Me – I’ll bring the whiskey.

Mommy-kins – Y’all are horrible.

Daddy-kins – They’re right.

Alec – So... is it okay?

Talia – Can I invite the girls?

Mommy-kins – Yes. Someone better bring me some wine.

Mommy-kins – Yes, sweetie. Invite them.

Need For Speed Text Thread

Talia – How much do y’all want to bet that Alec’s date will show up in a mini skirt?

Me – Fifty bucks.

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