CHAPTER TEN
NOAH
It’s the day the entire family’s been waiting for—the gym’s grand opening. I arrive early with Dad to help set up the tables with the treats Belinda made for the hundreds of people expected to stop by. Eric joins us too, but he stays out of sight. I’ve almost stopped noticing him around because he’s stealthy as hell. The past nine days have been quiet, but Eric’s convinced this is the calm before the storm. He’s still been keeping watch on Loretta, though she’s not as suspect as she was before. There’s been no sign of Brittany or Anthony, and I’m hoping that means she’s given up and dropped her vendetta. Katie doesn’t believe that’s the case, though, and neither does Eric, so we’ve been extra careful.
Within the hour, most of Lawton Ridge and some of Mobile will arrive
