Chapter 33
Tempest froze.
“You won’t tell anyone, Tempest.”
Tempest turned slowly and laughed. “Well, I’ll be damned if it ain’t the mother swingin’ a gun around like it’s loaded.”
“It is loaded,” Sadie hissed.
Tempest laughed. “You can’t fool me, Sadie. I know you never put bullets in that thing. You just wave it around to threaten the troublemakers. It’s a sick habit if you ask me.”
“I’m warning you, it’s loaded this time, Tempest, so don’t make me use it.”
“You won’t use it. You’re a fool, just like that daughter of yours. That slut took my man, Sadie, and I ain’t gonna stand here and let it happen. I’m gonna tell her the truth. If it’s a truth she can’t handle, then that’s just too damned bad!”
“I’m beggin’ you, Tempest, don’t do it.”
“Hey! Blondie!” Tempest called out as she grinned at Sadie. “Want me to tell you a little sec—?”