Page 86 of Remiss
“Why did Meggie put Johnnie on the No-Kill List?” Bash asked, ignoring Kendall’s demand.
“Because she knows it would destroy my kids and me.”
“And you? Why are you on it?”
“I’m not anymore, but I was on it for Johnnie.” Kendall swallowed and shook her head, even though Bash couldn’t see her. “An oversimplification. Meggie believed in me even whenall seemed lost. With Johnnie, it’s more complicated. She really believes Christopher couldn’t live with the guilt if he killed Johnnie.”
“And you believe he can?”
“I do. Johnnie is destroying himself, our marriage, and our family. If I’m tired and frustrated with my husband, I can only imagine how Christopher feels. As much as Johnnie has put me through, it is only a fraction of what he’s done to Christopher. But she’s tired, Bash. Johnnie has crossed several lines with Meggie. She was the dividing line between Christopher’s retribution and Johnnie’s fuckery.”
“So, she has a say-so in the club?”
“No. Somehow, Johnnie manages to cross club lines and family lines.”
“You’re confusing me.”
“Another good reason I’m not available,” she said lightly. “I’ve had more than one mental breakdown. Crazy Kendall. Psycho Cunt.”
“Show me the motherfucker who called you that, so I can cut out their fucking tongue.”
“Good luck with getting to Christopher.”
“Oh.”
She laughed. “It’s unfortunate you’re so psychotic and want to kill Meggie. You and Christopher might’ve reached a deal beneficial to both clubs.”
“I don’t want to fucking kill that little cunt,” Bash snapped. “That’s a tired line that’s starting to piss me off.”
Her stomach growled again. “Can you make the meeting?”
“Are you setting me up?”
“No, I swear I’m not. I know you only have my word to go on, but it’ll only be you and I at my office.”
“When?”
“Wednesday.” At least she hoped.
“Can’t promise that, but I’ll try. It’s Saturday and I’m still in Salt Lake City.”
“I’ll keep my schedule open just for you.”
“Oooo, I like how that sounds.”
She smiled. “You’re a dirty flirt.”
“For you.”
“Please, stop,” Kendall said, unable to believe that she found Bash a little charming. “I love Johnnie.”
“A little competition never hurt. That brainless blond is too fucking comfortable. He takes you for granted, sweetheart.”
“It runs in the fucking family,” she grumbled.
“Are you implying Christopher takes Meggie for granted?”
“Nope.”
