Page 55 of Cameron's Contract

“Cam, what we are doing now is affecting us irrevocably,” he said.

“I’m resigned to my fate.”

“Which is?”

“To stand by your side, Henry. Support you in any way you need me.”

“Why are we in a fucking bathroom?”

“Seriously?”

“Help me find Mrs. Blackwood so I can shove that rifle up her ass.”

“Sounds like a plan. Let’s get out of here.”

We met Mia and Shay just outside and were greeted by the serenity we both needed from them—a warm smile, a hug—then we made our way down the hallway.

Mia grabbed my arm.

Halfway down stood Mr. Blackwood—

From his formidable expression, he too was wondering why we were still here.

Shay looked at me with agood luck explaining this one, buddy.

Blackwood’s tweed suit and shotgun hinted he’d planned on firing off a few rounds himself. A sixty-year-old businessman whose run for presidency never made it to the White House. Now his retirement was filled with board meetings and enjoying the lecture circuit a man of his status savored.

I took a step forward. “I wanted to thank you for taking the time to hear what Henry had to say.”

Blackwood gave a nod. “As I told your brother. I’ll give you my answer tomorrow.”

“We appreciate that,” I said.

“Would you like to join us?” He raised his gun. “You boys probably haven’t shot off a weapon in years. I imagine you miss it.”

Shay and Mia swapped a wary glance.

“Actually.” I mentally ran through our options.

“I’d love to!” Mia burst out.

Our stunned gazes fell on her.

Shay reached for her arm.

“I’ll meet you boys later.” She pulled away and stood beside Blackwood, oozing enthusiasm. “Will your wife teach me?”

“She’d be delighted,” said Blackwood with a smile.

“We’ll send a car for you?” I said, proud of my girl.

Mia beamed, full of confidence. “This’ll be fun.”

Blackwood looked impressed. “Well at least one of you is game.”

I gave her a nod—a silent message to call me should she need rescuing at any time. But having known Blackwood all my life, she’d be in good hands.

He led her off to join his wife in the garden.