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I mull over my plans as I continue to watch Kennedy. I don’t like that she’s digging into Blackmon’s affairs.

Everything inside of me tells me she’s treading into dangerous territory.

It takes only a minute before I make my decision.

Fuck waiting.

If my little warrior wants answers, she’s about to get them.

From me.

Only from me.

CHAPTER 5

Kennedy

“Monique’s not joining us?” my sister-in-law, Riley, asks as we’re shown to our table at the American-style restaurant.

“No, she’s having lunch with her mom at the gallery today.”

Once the hostess leaves us after distributing the menus, Riley asks, “What’s good here? I’m starving.”

“The salmon burger isn’t too bad. The waffle fries are why I eat here at least once a week.” That and this restaurant is only a few doors down from work.

“I’ve never been here be—” Riley’s cut off by her ringing phone. When a familiar smile crosses her lips, I already know who it is.

I grin. “Tell my twin I said to get a life,” I mutter as I look over the menu.

“Hey, you,” she answers in a ridiculously sweet tone.

The love Riley has for my brother is apparent. I might be reluctant as hell on the whole love thing for myself, but I don’t begrudge my brother or his wife for what they share.

“I told you who I’m with for lunch today.”

I suck my teeth.

“Tomorrow. We’ll have lunch together tomorrow,” Riley continues.

She pauses, listening to whatever his response is.

“Don’t start with that,” she admonishes. “I’m not coming to work for Townsend Industries.” There’s another pause. “Yes, even if it would mean we’d have lunch together daily.”

She lets out an exasperated sigh.

“I have to go. Your sister looks like she’s getting restless.”

I laugh. “I am,” I say loud enough for Kyle to hear me.

Riley puts the phone on speaker. “Love you, sis.”

“Love you, too. Now, hang up.”

He chuckles before Riley hangs up.

“He’s exhausting. I don’t know how you deal with him.”

“He’s not that bad,” she defends.

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