Savages

127

Hernan couldn’t run a weed whacker, Dennis says. Hernan could design one, because he’s a fucking engineer, but run the Baja Cartel, especially when they’re at war? Please.

“So if Hernan isn’t …”

“Elena La Reina,” Dennis happily answers.

Ben shrugs.

“Mommy.” Dennis is happy to surprise these two arrogant, condescending beach bums. “His mother runs the show. Elena Sanchez Lauter, sister to the late unlamented Lauter brothers. Elena La Reina.”