Chapter 178: Permission

Leaving Jessi’s, he took himself back to his favorite watering hole on the inlet to have a beer and try to clear his head. He was joking with several of his friends, including his partner Alex, when his phone blipped.

The text was from Jessi. ‘My task is completed, Sir.’

Judd had almost forgotten. He grinned as he tapped out a message.

‘I need details, little one. How can I be sure that you did as you were told?’

He could picture Jessi’s red face. She had probably hoped that her first message would be enough.

“I know that smile, bro,” hooted Alex. “You’ve got a hottie after you.”

It was Judd’s turn to flush. “It’s not like that. I just heard from Jessi. We worked on her yard today.”

“Jessi? That redhead from the party call we had last week? She is hot, bro. You telling me you’re not tapping that?”

Judd gave him a playful shove. “The woman’s a recent widow, and a very nice lady.”