Page 71 of The Saviors: Part One

I laugh and round the corner. That’s when I see a bunch of familiar faces. Cole is walking toward us with Keon and Tyler. “Cole is headed this way,” I warn her.

“I can’t avoid him forever if he lives here.”

Cole’s eyes drag from mine to hers, and his eyes immediately turn sad. They stop in front of us, and I introduce everyone.

“Hi,” Chelsea says with a little wave.

Tyler’s eyes linger on her legs a little too long, and I can hear Kai growl a warning. His head snaps up with a grin. “Nice to meet you. You’re way too pretty for these two assholes.”

She shrugs. “Someone has to give them the time of day.”

Cole snorts a laugh, and she smiles at me.

“Hey,” I say, offended. “That was mean, Gorgeous.”

“I like her,” Keon laughs.

“Is anyone else here?” I ask, looking pointedly at Cole.

“Nah. Ari’s on his way. Kai didn’t tell you?”

“Shit. I forgot. We were,” he rubs the back of his neck, “busy.”

“Smooth, Kai,” I laugh.

“Right,” Cole says, blushing. “Anyway. I moved out.”

“What? When?”

“Today. I’m staying with Ari for now.”

“Damn, man. I didn’t mean to start anything by leaving.”

He shakes his head. “It went too far, and it was time. Maybe this will make Axel open his eyes.” He looks at Chelsea and then back to me. “Time will tell. We’ll let you guys get going.”

“Wait,” Chelsea says, looking up at Kai. I see him nod, and she turns back to Cole. “Why don’t you guys hang out with us for a little bit?”

Cole’s eyebrows shoot up. “Really?”

“I’m feeling nostalgic being here. Blame it on the endorphins.” Damn, I’m proud of her.

He finally smiles a real smile. “I’d like that.”

She turns on her heel and tugs on Kai to follow her. Cole’s eyes zero in on her back and snap to my face.Shit.

“I’m going to talk to Cole for a second. You guys go ahead!” I yell, jerking him to a stop. She smiles, and I wait until she’s out of earshot. “If you say a word to her about that, I’ll gut you right here.”

“What the fuck is that all over her back, Sean?” he hisses.

“All I’m telling you is that it’s an ex. She can tell you the rest if she ever wants to.”

He rubs both hands down his face, his face red. He starts pacing, showing how pissed off he is.Good. “It was the ex-husband, wasn’t it? I’ll skin that slimy fucker alive.”

“You know who it is?”

“Yeah. We went to school with the asshole.” I give him a look. “I looked her up, remember?”

“You don’t lay a hand on him. That’s for Kai and me to take care of.”