Chapter 35: Now's The Time
Chapter 35
Now’s the Time
Mars found Alexa sitting outside. She looked as if she needed a friend. He crossed the patio and offered her a smoke. She looked up at him, shocked. “I didn’t know you smoked.”
“I hardly ever do. Once in a while on weekends or if I’m out with the guys.”
She took the cigarette and the light he offered. “Is this all you smoke?”
“I take a hit now and then.”
“So what’s up? You didn’t come out here to give me a smoke.”
“You looked like you needed something. This was all I had.”
She laughed. “I’m screwed. Dad’s gonna find out about everything, including the motels.”
Mars sat on the ground next to her. “You’re not half as screwed as Jada.”
Alexa looked at Mars. “You blame me, don’t you?”
“Maybe.”
She gave a sarcastic laugh. “That d
