'Til Death - Part 2 by Bella Jewel Read Free Book Online

can take matters further. This can go right to court, but in the end, as I said, he can’t make you remain married to him.”
    I nod. “How long will this take?”
    “I won’t know until he speaks with his lawyer, but I’ll get moving on it as quickly as I can.”
    “Thank you.”
    I get up, sign a few papers, and pay the receptionist before leaving. I need to ring my mom, I need to gather my daughter in my arms and hold her, and I need to find a way to convince Marcus it’s time to let go. I could threaten him. I mean, I’m sure he was the one who organized Walter’s ‘accidental’ death. Maybe that would be enough to give him the push he needs.
    I have a feeling it won’t be, though.
    No, Marcus Tandem is far more complex than that.
    ~*~*~*~
    “S ister!”
    I blink at my two brothers, standing in Ford’s kitchen. Wyatt and Landon haven’t changed a damned bit. Me, however? I probably look like a drowned rat, considering I just got out of the car as it started pouring with seasonal rain. Not to mention the booty I swear I got after having Penny. Candy assures me it looks the same, but I’m not convinced.
    “Ah, hi,” I murmur.
    Landon comes over, a huge smile on his face. “I knew we’d get to meet you properly and be friends sooner or later.”
    “Friends?” Wyatt snorts. “Dude, you can’t be friends with your sister.”
    Landon scoffs. “Course you can, idiot.”
    Ford stares at the ceiling, running his hands through his hair. I feel his pain.
    “Ah, well, it’s nice to see you both again.”
    They both study me. “You’re still hot. I guess you did get our good genes.”
    I glare at Landon, who is grinning huge at me. Wyatt chuckles. “He means that in the most un-incest kind of way.”
    “Un-incest is not a word,” I point out.
    Ford snorts. “Glad someone made note of that.”
    “Ah, fuck you, Ford. At least we are trying to get to know her,” Wyatt throws at him.
    “Aren’t I livin’ with her?” Ford throws back.
    I roll my eyes.
    “Boys,” I say, putting my hands up. “Can we all just get along?”
    “You know what would help us get along?” Wyatt chimes in.
    “Enlighten me,” I mutter.
    “A night out together, as one big happy family.”
    I narrow my eyes at them. “You want me to go out with you? All of you?”
    “You’re our sister, are you not?” Landon asks.
    “Well yes, but . . .”
    “Then we deserve to get to know you. Or are you too good for that?” Wyatt crosses his arms and studies me.
    “Of course I’m not,” I scoff. “Fine, I could use a night off.”
    It’s been a long time since I’ve had a night out. I am in desperate need of something to take my mind off everything that’s going on, and I know just the person who can come with me to make sure that happens.
    “I’m going to ring a friend, see if he wants to come. Then I’m going to talk to Candy and see if she’s okay to take Penny.”
    “Our niece is so freaking cute.” Wyatt grins proudly. “She likes me.”
    “Dude, she bit your face.” Landon laughs.
    I can’t help but laugh at that. My girl doesn’t take any crap.
    “Candy is still here,” Ford mutters, but I swear his eyes move up to the stairs longingly. Oh, Candy could get some of that action if she wanted it.
    “Thanks.”
    I turn and rush up the stairs. Candy is in the room with Penny, who is sleeping soundly.
    “How’s she doing?”
    She turns when she hears me, and smiles. “I really love spending time with her, I swear. She’s so damned cute.”
    My heart pangs. I don’t feel like I’m getting enough time with her, even though I spend ninety-nine percent of my days with her. Candy has taken her for a few hours while I’ve dealt with issues regarding Marcus, but even that time apart feels like forever. Like I’m missing out on precious moments. I walk over and stare down at my sleeping daughter, and my heart swells with love.
    “She is cute. Thank you so much for doing this, Candy. It’s such a big ask,