Chapter 26
I ’ve played nice all afternoon, engaged in small talk with the rest of Bianca's specially selected guests, and listened to her brag about all the things she’s achieved in her life. I even took time to admire the modern art that she’s revamped the Mason ranch with, all while wishing I was back at the bake sale with people I actually like.
Time passes fast now, and it’s only five minutes until Garrett will be here to pick me up. So when Bianca excuses herself from her guests and heads for the kitchen for more champagne, I take my opportunity and follow after her.
“Leave us.” I look to the girl who’s been waiting on us and gesture my head toward the door, then focusing all my attention on Bianca I step closer.
Her eyes double in size when I wrap my hand under her jaw and dig my nails into her flesh.
“My husband was far too polite when he came here the other day. Now, I’ll tell you what he should have said.” I stare the nasty bitch straight in her eyes and clench my fingers tighter. “If you ever make a threat to my family again, your head will be the next one that’s rolling loose. My husband may be too much of a gentleman to hurt a woman, but I’m happy to take a bitch down. You’d think the Masons would learn from past experiences that you can’t win a war with the Carsons.” I hold her face a little longer and smile at her. “Stay away from my family.” I release her, lifting the bottle of champagne off the work surface and knocking some back before I push open the door and head back into the living room.
“I’m ever so sorry, I have to cut the afternoon short. I must get back to my little ones.” I smile at all the other women politely, before heading for the door and leaving.
Garrett is waiting for me on the drive with his shoulders propped against his truck and his arms folded. I smile at him as he opens the passenger door for me.
“How was it?” He offers me his hand before I step up.
“Fun.” I shrug as I settle into my seat.
“Fun?” He looks unconvinced as he rounds the hood and starts his engine. “Yeah, real good fun.” I feel much lighter as he pulls away and heads for home.
It’s not just the Carson men who are prepared to do whatever it takes…