Chapter 44

Ruby

Ice slid down Ruby's spine at Rose's ominous declaration. Yes, they had brought trouble to her doorstep, but they had no other options. The woman had been like a mother-figure to her and Crystal, but she had to understand the danger Ruby was in to come here with death on her heels.

"We won't stay long." Ruby met Tommy's eyes. Well, he could heal here or at the hospital.

"It was my idea to come here." Tommy groaned as he shifted to get off the couch, but fell back against the blue and green flowered pillows. "I wanted to ensure that you all were okay and my escapade with the local pimp didn't trace back here."

What? Tommy had gone after a pimp? "When did this happen?" She crossed her arms. In her mind, Tommy worked for the Uncles, and her and her sister. That he had a life outside of Westridge was foreign to her.