INFLUENCE
Chapter FIVE The Crown Heights mansion was still when Yeturah returned. She showered first. Letting hot water strip away hospital air, flashing lights, and the weight of being watched then she changed into something comfy. A fitted long-sleeve shirt, flared leggings, house slippers. No glam, no performance, just her. The door opened quietly. Novi didn't say anything at first. His eyes searching her face. Instinctively checking, landing on the thin red scratch underneath her eye. "Talk to me" he said. Yeti took a deep breath. "Babe, I couldn't call you. We were taken to Woodhall's G unit & admitted. They took our belongings & kept us there all night! I know seeing those clips online & not being able to reach me or Bk had you worried, but we're fine." She stepped closer. "And trust me. Those loud, busty ass bitches couldn't hold a candle stick to me, or Brooklyn." Relief flickered across his face before concern returned. ...