Harlow Pov
I sat on the mattress, my knees pulled up to my chest, staring at the glowing screen of Piper’s phone.
The little loading circle spun for what felt like an eternity. Max was sitting at the foot of the bed, completely distracted by a cartoon playing on my phone, oblivious to the fact that his mother was currently having a silent panic attack.
Transfer Complete.
Piper let out a sigh, dropping her head back against the headboard. "That’s it. My savings account is officially at zero, and my credit cards are maxed out. Twenty grand, wired straight to your terrifying cartel boss."
"Piper, I swear I am going to pay you back," I whispered, rubbing my face. "Every single penny."
"I don't care about the money, sweetheart," she said, bumping her shoulder against mine. "If they get t
