“Well, dipshit, I’m married now. Knock next time.” “Fine. Is that why you called me over here? To chew my ass out?” “I need you to tail Maria—make sure she’s safe and let me know where she goes.” I was about ninety-five percent certain she wouldn’t abort the baby without my consent, but that five percent was weighing on me. The humor slipped from his face. “What the hell’s going on?” “Nothing you need to worry about. Just find her and keep watch.” “You don’t know where she is?” he gaped, finally coming off the wall. My lungs deflated with a heavy sigh. “No, I don’t. I’m guessing she’s gone back to the city. Check both our places. I doubt she’ll be hiding.” “Sounds like you f****d up.” “Go!” I yelled, losing patience with my s**t-for-brains brother. “All right, all right.” He lifted his han
