Chapter 5
Rox had been lying there for what seemed like hours when he heard someone at the door. The knock was loud and insistent. He finally dragged himself up and looked through the panel at the top, and saw Dezi.
“Go away!” he cried out as fresh tears streamed down his face.
“Rox, let me in! I know what happened. When I saw you run out, I found my father, and he finally told me. Rox, I’m not part of the Texas Mafia. You have to believe me. I’m as much against it as you are. Please let me in so I can explain.”
Reluctantly, Rox unlocked the door and opened it.
With a rush, Dezi ran in. He took one look at Rox, pulled him to him, and held him close. “Oh, God, Rox, how could you think I’d be a part of such an organization?”
“He wanted me to join. When I asked if you were part of it, t
