Page 56 of Soul

“I mentioned Jenson, yeah, unless she is joining the Royal Harlots,” I replied.

“No, she’s not. Saph has reached out to her, and Jenson is interested. Jenson will contact Warden directly. Just remember, Soul, Jenson is fragile,” Lila warned.

“Did Saph brief Warden?” I asked.

“Yes. She wouldn’t send Jenson in and risk exposing her to danger,” Lila stated.

“Not a problem, sis. Let me know when Jenson is coming, and I’ll be there with Bryony.”

“And how’s that going?” Lila pried.

“Butt out,” I retorted.

“Jayden…”

“Nope. Stay out of shit. Warden’s already caused enough issues,” I said.

“Seriously? Tell me!” Lila demanded with glee in her voice. I sighed and shook my head.

“Nosey sisters, Ham, they never change!” I informed him, and Ham chuckled.

“You’ve got company? Sorry, catch you later, bro!” Lila cackled and hung up.

I looked at the phone in my hand and rolled my eyes.

“Chinese!” I said, and Ham laughed.

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Bryony smiled when she came down and saw the takeout boxes.

“Ham told me what you like, so I just ordered everything,” I explained.

“That’ll feed us for a week,” Bryony exclaimed. “Maci is asleep, so I’ll put her some aside.”

“Not a problem, babe. Come and eat, you’ve had a long few days.”

“Detective Myers said statements have been collated, and he’s waiting to hear what the outcome will be. That kid needs a good fucking hiding as far as I’m concerned,” Bryony announced, sitting down.

“I could beat his ass again, Mom,” Ham offered.

“You won’t be going back while Mr Kane is in charge. I’ve lodged a series of complaints there as well,” Bryony added.

Ham looked delighted. “No schoolwork?”

Bryony smiled, and it had a wicked edge to it. “Oh no, darling, you’ll be attending the online classes I signed you up for.”

Ham pulled a face and whined as Bryony laughed.

“Dude, if you want a good job, you need to get your qualifications,” I said to him.

“What do you do?” Ham asked.

“I run a cemetery and funeral director. My brother Scorch runs the crematorium,” I replied.

Bryony and Ham’s mouths dropped open.

“You do what?” Ham exclaimed.

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