Chapter 44

James returned home. Before he could exit the elevator, his phone rang. It was Henry.

“James, news from the Blithe King. He sent his men to deliver the Callahans their invitation.”

“Okay, got it.”

James hung up.

He knocked on the door only to be greeted by Alyssa Myers, David’s wife. “Pathetic loser, are you not embarrassed enough to still come home—”

James walked past her, entering the house. As soon as he saw Thea on the couch, a smile bloomed across his face. “Thea, I already got people to send us an invitation.”

Thea was in disbelief, as she asked, “Those are men from the Western Border Patrol. How did you get those guys?”

James laughed. “Did you forget that I was a soldier? I have some connections in the military higher-ups.”

“But your resume said you served in the Southern Plains. What does the South have to do with the army at the West?”

James explained, “We aren’t related directly, but my ex-superior has ties with a big shot at the western border. Anyways, I managed to