Grave (Dark Kingdom, #3) — Chapter no 30

CHAPTER THIRTY

GRAVE

ANOTHER NIGHT IN my hotel room. Cross sits over on the couch across from me. “Let’s go out tonight,” he offers.

“Not in the mood.” I shake my head.

“I’m bored.” He stands “Then leave.” I wave goodbye.

“I don’t agree with Titan and Bones, but this isn’t good for you either, Grave. It’s been over a week. You need to get out.”

No, I don’t. Too much temptation. Drugs, women. I don’t want either of them at the moment.

“What if I called some girls and had them come here?” He pulls his cell out of his pocket.

“Then you better get your own hotel room.”

He sighs and falls back down onto his ass.

A cell starts vibrating, and I look at the coffee table. It’s mine. I look at Cross. He looks at me, and after a second, he growls, reaching forward and

picking it up.

“It’s a message,” he states.

“Yeah? Tell them to fuck off.”

His eyes meet mine. “That’s not the response you’re going to want to give.”

“Why’s that?” I can only imagine my brother texting me to get my ass to Kingdom. Again. He only sends me about five a day. For someone who gave me an ultimatum, he sure does want me back at Kingdom awfully bad.

“Because it’s April. And she received her drawing.”

“What?” I jump up off the couch and snatch my cell from his hand.

April: I got the drawing. Thank you. That was very sweet of you to frame it. I have plans tonight, but I was wondering if we could have

dinner this weekend? If you’re not busy, I’d like to talk.