Chapter 0421

So, | keep walking. A few owls and bats flew around but mostly it was quiet. Every now and then a cricket would sing but the birds will be taking over shortly.

Assingle thread of smoke in the distance told me | was just about there.

Since the bar sat on the outskirts of an abandoned town, it was easy to get to.

The town wasn’t actually abandoned but it was a hot spot for anything illegal. Darin actually put his town back in action for his sells. It was all undergrown so anyone that drove by wouldn't have a clue. Very well hidden and very well protected. The closer | got, the more security | noticed. If Ol’ Man Frank didn’t see if coming, | would be surprised. €»

The smell of something smoking was getting stronger and stronger.

Whatever he was cooking, it smelled delicious. As | got to the back of the house, the smoker was unmanned and smoke was spilling out of it.noveldrama

“The hell...” | whispered as | opened it and had to use the water bottle on a few of the flames.

CLICK! The sound of a gun being cocked was the loudest sound in the entire world. “Turn around slowly.” Frank growled. This man was short, plump but had a mean streak that would surprise Vin.

“I'm just saving your brisket.” | smirked as | turned around and faced him.

“| thought you were dead.” He didn’t lower his gun but he did lift his head

up.

“Surprise!” “What are you doing here?” “Can we go inside and I'll tell you everything?” | asked and made a point to look around. “Like you ever tell me the truth.” He grumbled as he lowered his gun and started walking inside.

“Come on, we used to be buds.” | tired to get him to at least not be so angry but | don’t think it was working.

“Kiss my ass. | haven't got any money since Rip died. Do you know what that does to a business?” He turned and pointed a

finger at me. Sliding down in a seat, | just listened to him lecture. “I had to almost empty my savings! | | should be on the beach somewhere but

no! | am stuck here, doing the dirty work for sleazeballs of all kinds!” “It’s not like | am living on the beach and have a great life.” | said honestly.

“I've been on the run and doing things for vin.” “Vin doesn’t have the fucking manners that Rip had. Sure, Rip was a bastard but he had respect for us in the working community. Vin just walks all over us like we are fucking trash. | don’t plan on helping you do shit if it is for that man.” “Yes and no. | do have a job to do but it is to help my mate.” “You found a mate?” He looked at me in shock. Frank had a big mouth so | had to be careful about what | said but | needed him to trust me, allow me to stay and maybe even get some

information out of him.

“| did, awhile ago.” “Where is she?” “Being held by Vin. | need to do a job to prove my loyalty to Vin. With Rip going down and Colt being a pain in our ass, | need to prove my worth in this world.” | knew Vin would come ass so might as well see it. @ “There are other places you can go to sleep to prove yourself worthy.” Frank rolled his eyes at me.