Mountain Daddy (Mountain Men #2)

121. Luther

Luther

I put my truck into park, but I don’t turn off the engine.

This feels like a mistake.

Last time I saw Kendra, she cried.

She didn’t just cry. I made her cry.

I swallow.

Maybe I should go.

Make up some lie.

I…

The front door to Joe’s house opens, and the man himself steps out onto the front step.

He lifts his arms in a What the hell? gesture.

I hold up a finger, nod, and move my mouth like I’m talking on the phone.

He crosses his arms.

I nod some more. I feel like an idiot. And then I say, to absolutely no one, Okay, sounds good and turn off the engine.

Too late for second-guessing now.

Even though second-guessing is all I seem to do anymore.