Chapter 17 - The Secret is Out

LAKE

“You were driving like a granny.”

“Did I ask you to ride with me? I didn’t, did I? You have your guys and your Mercedes. You should have been here an hour ago.” Maverick paused, dropped her bag on the couch, and arched a brow at me.

“Wow.” I stared at her in both amusement and surprise. “You just said five sentences. I was messing with you, Maverick.”

“Well, you have a dry sense of humor,” she said as she went to the couch and played with her phone.

“Thank you.” I left her alone and went upstairs. I took a quick shower and changed.

Then my phone rang. It was my cousin, Striker.

“What’s up, cuz?”

“I heard a word on the street that you got married and did not tell me. Why?”

“Linden has such a big mouth. I specifically told him not to tell anyone. At least, not yet.”

“You didn’t tell me, toolbag.” Linden talked.

“Oh, now he’s there with you, gossiping.” I got in bed and leaned against the headboard. I felt tired and sleepy. I even yawned and rubbed my eyes. “Is this the club you’re