Everett
It is late when I arrive home from the office. I went to work after I dropped Aubrey off at the airport. I wasn’t going to, but I needed a distraction. I am looking forward to our phone call a little later. I sigh as I glance around, hating that I am alone here again. I much preferred it when Aubrey was here.
I groan and toss my thighs down. I need to call Hugo. I always check in with him on a Monday to see how the week started off. He will be back here in no time. I pop the buttons of my coat open, loosen my tie and pour a scotch before settling on the sofa to call him.
It rings a couple of times before he answers. “Hello, big brother.”
“Hey, how are things? How was your day?”
He sighs loudly on the other end. Something is wrong. “Not so good.”
“Why, what happened? Is
