Chapter 25

“I had left him two messages. You know Papa, I was worried,” Brian mumbled.

“Yeah, baby, I know.”

“He was all happy. I think he was going to break it off with Caleb tonight, but he planned on doing it at the club. He had already made arrangements to meet Caleb there after his shift. He thought he was too possessive too soon, he was getting a bad feeling.” The tears were running like a silent waterfall down Brian’s face. “I knew, Bear. I tried to warn him. Tildy didn’t deserve this. He’s lost so much. It’s just not fair.”

Reed clenched his fists. ”That son of a—” Bear shot him a very dark look. He settled. Bear was right, they needed the rest of the story.

“We were still on the phone when he pulled into the drive. The door was locked. I heard him use his key. He called for Matilda, she was always there to greet him.” Brian began to sob out loud now, his body bent over. Bear held him tighter.

“I know it’s hard, but I need you to finish, boy,” Bear commanded.