Secrets

Evie

I checked the time, mentally noting that everything was right on schedule. I walked to the bar being set up under Nelle’s direction. The woman did not mess around when it came to setting up her workstation. There was a wrong way and there was Nelle’s way. There was no in between. It was why she was so damn good at her job.

“Hey, drill sergeant,” I said.

She turned to me, putting a hand on her hip and giving me that look that said she was going to murder someone. “I’m missing a case of liquor.”

“Uh oh. Is that on my end or your end?”

“Mine. Not mine but mine.”

I nodded with understanding. One of her minions had failed her. “Do I need to do anything?”

“Nope. I’ve got it handled.”

“I knew you would.”

“Walk with me,” she said in a way that made it clear it wasn’t a request.

“What’s up?” I asked.

“I just wanted to make sure you are okay. I didn’t hear from you last night and I got a little worried.”

“Xander showed up at my door.”

Her eyes bulged. “No way!”

“Yep.”

“Oh my god! I’m so ha