Chapter 129

“Her dad threatened to kick your ass?” repeated Billy. “He wouldn’t dare try that. You’ve killed men, at least one, with your bare hands. I don’t think Ted will be trying you anytime soon.”

“Ted knows I’d never raise a hand against Gwen’s dad, or any of her family. He could pound me into a pulp and I wouldn’t try to stop him. I respect his authority and judgment.”

“I guess I can understand that. I would too if he’d let me sleep with one of his daughters,” retorted Billy.

“I was thinking you might get lucky pretty soon, Billy, but it’s not looking so good now,” warned Charlotte. “You’re going to have to decide if you want to dream about an Anderson girl or settle for having me for real.”

“Really, Billy. You know you’ve got a good looking, smart bombshell right here in the car. Don’t mess it up. If word gets out that Charlotte’s back on the open market, there’ll be a path beaten to her door.”

“See how smooth Steve is? You should listen and learn. If you w