Caught Up (Into Darkness Trilogy)

by Navessa Allen

Nonna shook her head and sent me a sly smile. She’d stopped giving a fuck five years ago, when Nonno died, and now spent her time living for the shock and discomfort of others. Age disgracefully was her motto. I wanted to be her when I grew up.

“Apparently, he has a girlfriend.” She rolled her eyes and released me. “Can you believe that cunt tricked another woman into putting up with him?” A startled gasp sounded from nearby. It wasn’t every day you heard an octogenarian drop the c-bomb, but I didn’t so much as bat an eye. This type of talk was par for the course with Nonna.

“I hope you’re sowing your oats now.” Her eyes fluttered shut, and a look of grief washed over her face. “One penis. For fifty years, Lauren.” She blinked and met my gaze. “Learn from my mistakes. Be a slut while you still can.”