Halfway home, he shook off the tension and sadness, his excitement growing from the recent discovery. Scout reached back, assuring himself that the gym bag was still fastened down and still very real—the contents of his dreams packed safely inside. He reduced speed when he arrived in town and turned onto the cobbles of Main Street where a crowd had gathered outside Luis’s clinic. He parked the Suzuki and unstrapped the gym bag. The crowd would keep until Scout secured his treasure inside his apartment. Besides, Raven would know if something important was going on. Scout climbed the steps two at a time and opened the door. He walked inside, ready to show off his awesome Boy Scout shirt to his girlfriend. Raven turned from the window, eyes rimmed red. “Where have you been?” Surprised by her harsh tone, Scout set the gym bag on the table. “I went for a ride. What’s wrong?” “What’s wrong?
What do You think about Hungry Independents (Book 2)?
