I look back down at my phone and send her a response.
Payton
On my way.
After I’ve replied, I try to think of an excuse to send Knox for my abrupt departure. He"s on the other side of the barn, so I get in my truck before texting him.
Payton
Running home real quick to get some meds for a headache.
Knox
Hurry back, or I"m putting you on double s**t duty.
I grunt, locking my phone instead of telling him to f**k off. Like that bastard has any room to talk. He"s left for hours at a time to meet Hadleigh. Pressing down on the gas, I rush home as fast as I can.
As soon as I walk into the house, I find Kaitlyn in the kitchen chugging back vodka.
"Are you okay?" I grab the bottle, screwing the top on.
"I"m too anxious to do this sober," she admits.
"Kate, we can wait till tonight if yo
