AUSTIN
Stepping into the office where my father and Susan were waiting. I needed to be prepared for whatever would come my way.
My father looked at me while I stepped toward the desk. Lou came closer but said nothing.
“Why am I in here?” she blurted out, sounding demanding. I stopped and stared at her while her face hardened.
Lou growled.
My eyes went to my father, but Susan growled. “Austin,” she gritted, making me look at her. “Why—”
“I don’t have to tell you,” I said, cutting her off. Her face hardened more. If she clenched her teeth more, they might break.
Lou chuckled while I glared at her. “For now,” I said, staring at her. “Sit down and shut that mouth of yours.”
Susan stared at me but turned to look at my father. “Are you going to tell him to talk to me—” she said, but I le
