(Ridge)
Wednesday morning came with a phone call.
Unknown number.
I knew who it was before I answered.
"Yeah?"
"You made a big mistake, Ridge." Carter's voice. Angry. Dangerous.
"Did I?"
"You think you can hit my bar and warehouse without consequences?"
"You started this. We finished it."
"That was a warning. This is war."
"Bring it."
Carter laughed. Cold. Mean. "You're going to regret this. I promise you that."
"We'll see."
He hung up.
I sat there staring at my phone. Thinking about what came next.
This wasn't over. Not by a long shot.
Dane walked into the main room. "That Carter?"
"Yeah. He's pissed."
"Good. Means we got his attention."
"He threatened retaliation."
"Of course he did. Question is what and when."
"Soon. He's not going to wait."
Dane nodded. "I'll incr
