Dani was plumping the pillows behind Hayden. She had been home for two days and since her mom and dad had left, Dani was filling in and babying her.

"MyKell called…again."

"Ugh, no. What does he want?" Hayden asked.

"You. I think your mama has been encouraging him too."

Hayden's eyes widened.

"Your mama is a trip. She asked if anybody knew about that 'White man'. Oh Hayden, I wanted to tell her so bad how much of a jack-ass MyKell was, but I ...