Page 57 of Beta Team-The Saviors: Part One

I wanted to get out from under my brother’s thumb. “Just a change in scenery.”

“That’s a big change,” he laughs, and I relax a little. “I’m glad to hear Cali is treating you well. Do you have any questions?”

“I don’t think so.”

“I’m going to set meetings once a week for a little bit to see how you’re doing. Next week at the same time, okay?”

I frown. “Why once a week? Is that normal?”

“Mr. Porter had a note for frequent meetings. I assumed you guys already set that up.”

I want to roll my eyes but refrain. This has Kane written all over it. “Did it happen to say why?”

“No. I’m sorry, it didn’t.”

“Look, I’m sure you mean well, but I’m fine. Classes are good, my dorm is amazing, and everyone has been really nice.”

“Ms. Croft, I didn’t mean to offend?—”

“You didn’t. My brother did.”

“Your brother?” he asks, confused.

“He likes to stick his nose where it doesn’t belong.” I sling my bag over my shoulder and stand up. “I have to get to class.”

“Of course.” Professor North stands up and walks around the desk. “If you need anything, let me know.”

I smile tightly. “I will.”

I turn on my heel and try my best not to storm from the building. I’m going to kill Kane. He promised to let me do my own thing, but here he is already trying to run my life. He must not have been able to pay off Mr. Porter to spy on me, so he brought in the new guy. I push through the door, and Tyler and Gavin are waiting for me.

Gavin’s brows furrow when he sees me. “What’s wrong?”

“My meddling fucking brother is what’s wrong,” I grit out, pulling my phone from my pocket. I dial his number, and he picks up on the second ring.

“Hello, Kira.”

“You promised you would mind your own business and couldn’t even make it through the first week.”

“I’m not sure what you mean.”

“Don’t lie to me,” I hiss, making several heads turn my way. Tyler puts his hand on the base of my spine and leads me to the side of the building. “My advisor got switched and wants to meet once a week to see how I’m doing. You’re telling me that had nothing to do with you?”

“Kira,” Kane says slowly. “I said I would let you live your life, and that’s what I’m doing. I had nothing to do with this.”

“So, you didn’t pay this advisor so you could spy on me?”

Kane scoffs. “No. I don’t break promises to you, Kira.”

I blow out a breath and feel like such an asshole for assuming the worst. “I’m sorry. It just seems like something you would do.”

“You aren’t wrong,” Kane chuckles. “But I’m not the bad guy here. I’m in a meeting, so I’ll call you later, okay?”

“Okay. Love you.”

“Love you too.”

The call disconnects, and Tyler raises a brow. “What the hell was that about?” I give him the rundown of the conversation with the advisor, and he nods. “I would have blamed Kane too.”