Page 86 of Sweet Redemption

I should go to bed. Alone. Bed is the safe option. Taking this slow makes sense. This man has hurt me once already. But I’ve hurt him too. And he’s still willing to put himself out there and try to fix what we both broke. Am I?

My hands tremble as I step outside and lock the door.

Fuck it.

I’ve lost him once and lived through it.

How would my life have been different if I’d have fought for him instead of letting go?

Serena

Where does Hendrix live?

Olivia

Seriously, stalker Barbie. It’s after midnight, what are you doing?

Serena

I need his address.

Olivia

I don’t know his address. I just know it’s the gray house next to Gracie and Ares, and it backs up to the lake.

Serena

Thanks.

Olivia

Are you going there?

Serena

Yes.

Olivia

Tonight?

Serena

Yes.

Olivia

Baller. You go get your man.

Serena

Who are you and what have you done with my cousin?

Olivia

Ignore the last comment. That was from Logan. Love you. Let me know how it goes when you come up for air.

Half of my family lives around Kroydon Falls, which means I know exactly where Grace Wilder’s house is. I also know the cedar-shake Cape Cod next to it. And if I wasn’t sure this was Hendrix’s house, the black SUV I got out of thirty minutes ago sitting in the driveway would have been the giveaway.