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“What’s going on?” Easton says with a strain in his tone. I’m feeling the same. On edge and discombobulated. I knew this was coming, it’s just the worst fucking time. As always.
Rich presses the mute button again. “Lynx? Aziel?”
“We’re here.”
“I’ve got Easton and Jackson here.”
“Hey guys.” Aziel says.
“What’s going on?” Easton says.
“We’ve gotten word from down south.” Lynx rasps, making my shackles rise.I knew it.
“What’d they say?” Rich orders over the phone.
“They want to expand into our territory. They’re starting with San Diego area and going to work their way up. They made specific reference to you guys, Rich. He wants your clients; he wants your supply. They’re creeping up, and I think they’re planning it soon.”
Rich looks up at us with a furious, purple tinged face and bulging red eyes. “We’ll figure out a game plan and get back to you.” He clicks off the phone and sighs, straightening the cuffs of his shirt before looking up at us. “So, tell me, boys, what are you going to do about this?”
“Us?” Easton stands up straight, pointing to himself. “What do you mean, what’rewegoing to do about it?
Rich suddenly stands, leaning over the desk. “Exactly what I mean. You boys met with the Mexicans. It’s time you learn how to deal with the problems, too. You better think well and good about how you want to proceed, boys. One fuck up could mean the end. Taking over the business doesn’t just mean fighting people like Sanders or meeting with our allies like The Seven. You also have to learn how to negotiate with our enemies—the Mexicans.”
My palms start sweating, and I almost wish I would’ve kept myself hidden at The Pit so I don’t have to deal with this shit. I don’t feel in the right frame of mind to be making such huge decisions.
“I’ll give you to the end of the day to figure out what you want to do. Let’s regroup tonight and go over things before I return Lynx’s call.”
He picks up his phone, giving us a look and effectively dismissing us.
Hugo opens the door, and we give him a nod as we head out.
“Wanna go smoke some shit and figure out what to do?”
I think about it. Go hide out at The Pit, go talk to Cara, or go smoke with my boy?
Easy.
“Yeah. Let’s do it.”
23
Cara
Eight Months Pregnant
Afew weeks later, Rose and I are sitting at my house with the boys. Pizza just arrived and it’s a win-lose for me. Pizza has become a craving for me, but I get the worst acid reflux from it.
“Oh my God, this is so good.” I groan as I stuff my face.
“You are inhaling that shit.” Rose laughs, wiping her face. Stupid Rose and her eating only two pieces, then here is me with practically my own pizza to myself.
“I can’t help it, it’s justso good.” Moaning, I lick the greasy goodness off my fingers.
“Shit.” Easton says as he reads his phone. “Jackson, we’ve got to go.” He passes his phone to Jackson, and he swears under his breath when he reads whatever is on the screen.
“We’ll be back.” Easton leans down and kisses Rose on the lips. “Meet me at my house later?”
Rose nods, and I look over at Jackson.
