Page 85 of Remorseless

There had to be some reason he wanted photocopies. Other than reading the perversions and insults of two crazy motherfuckers.

What the fuck did K-P know that had him steal fucking letters?

Kendall read the letter again.

Big Joe had given a copy of his will to Marion. Now, she needed to ask Christopher if he remembered a woman by that name at their Friday meeting. Hopefully, she was still alive.

“Why does this have to be so fucking complicated?” she growled.

She set Big Joe’s letter aside and started reading the next one.

Joe, son,

I have thought long and hard about how best to align our bloodlines for future generations. You are the son I wish my own son had been. You’re proud, loyal, and fearless.

I carry a special place in my heart for you. I know how deeply you love your girl. I love my John just as much, so here is what I propose.

My John marry your daughter when she turns eighteen. Hopefully, she has your genes and not her mother’s. Such a matchwill begin a great dynasty. Thoughts?

Much love,

LD

Thoughts? Was that motherfucker kidding? That was a crazy way to end a ton of fuckery.

Another painful realization slid into Kendall and she sat motionless. Even Logan wanted Meggie and Johnnie together. He couldn’t have known, though. It would’ve changed everything. Once, Johnnie loved his grandfather and hadn’t wanted to disappoint him. He would’ve rubbed it in everyone’s faces that Logan wanted him with Big Joe’s daughter.

Sighing, Kendall picked up the next letter.

Joe, my son,

You aren’t thinking clearly.

Please reconsider the alliance I suggested. It is a brilliant move. Come to the farmhouse tomorrow evening. I have a fifteen-year-old to sink your cock into.

Young, tenderflesh that cleanses a man’s soul. She isn’t a throwaway so no harm will befall her.

I understand your anger at me. It has been buried inside you because of Pattie and Tess.

I never meant to reawaken that beast. Find it in you to forgive me again, son. Trust me. When have I ever led you astray? I only seek to relax you. I’ll see you at 7?

LD

The stinking, miserable, perverted motherfucker.

Logan,

BigJoe declined your generous suggestion because Johnnie doesn’t know if he wants to please you or that fucking piece of shit, Outlaw. Joe said your grandson is a fine man, if a little lost. Joe’s not as drugged up as we need him to be because he still has sharp instincts. He believes you want Johnnie’s soul. All Outlaw wants is what’s best for him. He feels as if Johnnie is too loyal to you and wouldn’t protect Meggie against you. He does feel as if Johnnie would protect her against anyone else. Big Joe proposes an alliance of his own. He wants Meggie to marryOutlaw or Lucas.

Sharper

Where had Sharper gotten the information? Why wouldn’t Big Joe respond to Logan’s offer?

Her heart pounding, Kendall flipped to the next letter.

Pattie,

As I explained to Sharper, Joe wants Christopher to marry his daughter. Sharper has already marked her for the sex ring. Cee Cee continues to pay yearly bounties to Logan and Sharper to keep your son, K-P, his daughter, Big Joe, Meggie, and several others safe. I think he uses his monthly cut from the Dwellers to make thepayment.