chapter 21

Valen Tatum and I dropped off the vial last night and Doc split it into samples before sending it off to the labs. Hopefully we hear some good news soon. I’m taking Everly to the accountant; after last night I don't want her on her own anywhere. She’s been nervous all morning, and I can tell she wants to ask me something. Even when I got home last night, she was weird, making me wonder if she argued with her father or something. Glancing at her as I drive, I decide to ask her because her weird mood is freaking me out. “What's wrong?” I ask as we pull up at a set of traffic lights. “I’m worried about the accountant,” she admits. “Why?” “Because I wasn't expecting you to come with me.” My brows pinch together, wondering what she means. “It's that bad?” “No. I did something when I inherited everything, and I was hoping it would remain hidden, but now you’ll find out,” she says. “What did you do?” “I got even. I was angry at you, so just don't be mad. It was a lot of money, and I had this