Chapter 664

• Slinging his bag over his shoulder, Asher stepped outside and closed the door. The snowbanks were a lot higher than in the last few years. The storm had been insane. It was the first time he’d been happy not to be driving. Unfortunately, he’d been stuck here for two days because of the weather and was more than ready to get back on the road.
• Going over, he opened the van and tossed his bag inside. He should probably spend some time cleaning it out, but there was always time for that when waiting at safe houses and when the teams were gathering to take down more of Tomas’ places. Jesse told him that things were on the upswing now, and they were going to be able to tear down what Aiden Tomas’ family had built, finally. He looked forward to that. In fact, it was all he looked forward to.
• Closing the door, he glanced across the road at the house. He started toward it and then stopped three steps later. He still couldn’t bring himself to go inside. That house was filled with happy moments if he stayed out of it. He could see pictures, family games, movie nights, and big Sunday dinners. As soon as he stepped inside, it all vanished, and the empty space would remind him of reality. It wasn’t as if he could forget. Eighteen years later, he could see his parents and brother lying in their own blood.