Page 23 of Beautiful Collide (Saints Of Redville #3)

Hudson

Dane: Boys. Bar tonight.

Aiden: I’m in.

Mason: I’ll come if Hudson comes.

Hudson: Pass.

Mason: What?

Aiden: Excuse me?

Dane: You okay, Wilde? That sounded like ano .

Mason: Anoto the bar? Is he sick?

Aiden: Do we need to send a wellness check?

Mason: Bro, blink twice if you’re being held hostage.

Hudson: I’m not being held hostage. I just don’t feel like going out.

Dane: Who are you, and what have you done with Hudson Wilde?

Aiden: You’re the one whodrags usto the bar after every win.

Mason: Exactly. Last week you said, and I quote, “It’s a crime to waste a post-win buzz. And we just won two in a row.”

Hudson: I said that?

Aiden: Yes. Very passionately.

Dane: Hudson, seriously. What’s going on? You hiding something?

Mason: Are you sick? Hurt? In love???

Hudson: I’m fine.

Aiden: Liar.

Mason: Definitely in love. Only a girl could make Hudson say no to a bar.

Hudson: I’m not in love.

Mason: I forgot you don’t fall in love.

Dane: So what’s the excuse?

Hudson: Maybe I just want a quiet night in for once.

Mason: A quiet night in??? Who evenareyou right now?

Aiden: Is this what retirement looks like?

Dane: Pathetic.

Hudson: Can’t a guy take a break?

Mason: No. Not when that guy is you.

Aiden: We’re coming to drag you out of the house.

Mason: Put on deodorant. We’re on our way. I don’t need you stinking up my car.

Hudson: I’m locking the doors.

Mason: You say that like I don’t know where your spare key is.

Hudson: . . .

Dane: I’ll bring the car around. You’re done fighting this, man.

Aiden: Resistance is futile.

Hudson: Fine. You guys are relentless.

Mason: That’s what teammates are for. Now get ready.

Aiden: Wear something nice. Mason and I are putting you on Tinder if you’re this mopey.

Hudson: I hate all of you.

Dane: See you in 20, Wilde.

Mason: Don’t forget your hairbrush.