Chapter 54

LILY I open the door and scowl at the messenger who delivered the puppy to me a few weeks ago. What the hell are those assholes up to now? I really thought that they were going to leave me alone after my visit to West two days ago. Especially after his ten-minute rambling drunk-dialed voicemail. “Lily Sloane?” I roll my eyes at his snarky tone. “You know I am.” “You can never tell in this game,” he says, and I’m pretty sure one corner of his mouth lifts slightly. “Whatever.” Leaning against the doorframe, I cross my arms over my chest. “What delights do you have for me today?” “This piece of crap.” He steps out of sight. Trepidation causes my stomach to sink, but my heart leaps when I pop my head out and see what he’s brought me. “Betty!” His forehead wrinkles, but there’s definitely a smirk on his face now. “You got pissed off when I brought you an adorable puppy, but you’re overjoyed by this pile of junk?” “She is not junk.” I yank her handlebars from his grasp and wheel her inside,