Page 28 of Tattered Souls

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But, if you’re the man I think you are, and you want her to be yours, then make it fucking happen.

Over the years, Carter has talked about you. Know I can trust you with her.

So, blah blah blah and all that shit, you have my blessing to make her yours.

Keep her safe.

Got a feeling I failed at that.

Peace Out,

Granger.

I swallowed.

Fuck. Me.

I sat there staring at the words, reading them over and over, and felt something in my heart break.

My phone pinged with a text.

I sighed, then pulled it out.

Curmudgeon Text Thread

Carter – I just felt the baby kick. Holy shit.

Ethan – Hell yeah. Felt the first time Melanie did it. Fucking thrilled man.

Me – How hard was it?

Carter – Pretty goddamn hard.

Me – It’s a boy then.

Talia – Excuse me.

Alec – That’s awesome, brother.

Me – What?

Talia – Girls can kick hard too, you know. Don’t you assume anything about my niece or nephew.

Talia – Nope. I knew Harlee first. I claimed her first. The rest of you can suck it.

Carter – Ummmm.

Alec – Ummmm.

Me – Well, I don’t suck. I lick.

I silenced notifications

Let her stew on that, little shithead.

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Ever since Carter and Harlee had gotten together, they had hosted dinners at their house every few weeks to give Mom a little bit of a break.

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