Chapter 194

“Yeah, that’s what she says. And I get it.”

Tessa had been through a lot with her ex, so it was possible. Likely, even. Trees just wasn’t sure that was the reason for her reluctance to commit.

“But you didn’t call to ask about us,” Zy went on. “What’s up? You and Kane get everything worked out with the sisters?”

“Finally.” He sighed. “It was a fucking long, scary-ass day. But yeah, we’re on the road now. And I need to talk to you.” He spared Zy the gory details about the evening.

“What’s up?”

“Kane and I connected with Valeria, and she got her son back. They left a few hours ago in a minivan. He plans to drive straight through. But since the safe house reserved for Valeria isn’t available anymore, where do you want us to go? I’d ask one of the bosses, but with everything they have going on, I didn’t want to come to them with more problems.”

“Yeah.” Zy sighed, seemingly as stumped as he was. “Let me…call Cutter. He’s a local boy, and he and Shealyn