Category: Dellani Oakes

“It was a beautiful service.” “You were there?” “Yes.” She left it at that. “I have some questions for you. Or maybe, some information. Can you meet up?” “Where and when?” “Now. The Bump and Grind in the mall?” “I’ll be there in twenty.” “See you there.” Carson was happy to take me. He was…

“I had the guys. Carson and Steve were the most helpful. I’m going to go see him tomorrow. I’ll find out.” “I’ll come with.” “No. Just me. He won’t open up to you. There’s something wrong, something he hasn’t said. I think he’s hiding the truth—not about what he did, about Dionne.” We talked a…

Back at Maria’s, Rowena and I decided to take a nap. Unfortunately, that meant just sleep, because we weren’t in any shape to do anything else. I had asked Hal when I could anticipate a happy reunion, and he’d given me some tips on how to make that happen. Not until we were back at…

“Many of you know me. I’m Dionne’s brother, Keir. The last time I looked this bad, I’d gotten in a fist fight with Dionne. I was seven. She told me I needed to learn how to fight, and she was determined to teach me. What I learned was my sister had a nasty left hook,…

I tried not to laugh, because it hurt like hell. But the irony of that statement was too much. Chuckling and groaning, alternatively, I lay on my side—praying. Rowena was unconscious, which was a blessing. Still strapped to the locked down gurney, she’d be all right until help arrived. Emergency personnel arrived, loading us into…

Pointing to myself, I pointed to the door. Connor shook his head. I repeated myself. He shook his head, making a fist. I raised both mine, put my hand on the doorknob and opened it. The agents scattered silently. A woman, whom I sort of recognized, but didn’t know by name, stood to my left.…