On the way back, Rod is quiet, thinking about Shadow and the envelope that Jewel is clutching as if her life depends on it. He glances at the envelope.
Jewel knows that he’s going to ask her about the envelope, and there isn’t any way out of it. She’s already thinking about who to call to ask if she can stay with them temporarily.
When they arrive home, Rod goes into the bedroom to call Bryton. He tells him about Shadow thearting him. Bryton says, " Don’t cross Shadow. Americus, her family, and friends have a dangerous guardian angel.
Jewel stares at the bedroom door, confused, wondering why Rod didn’t demand to see the envelope. As soon as she sits down, she hears the bedroom door open. "s**t, Jewel mumbles.
Rod entered the room and cut his eyes at her. He goes into the kitchen to gra
