Chapter 80. My Little Drama Queen

Ezra POV

“What did you just say?” Ray stiffens.

My jaw tightens. “Look, man, I know I could’ve gone about it differently—”

“He abused your mom?” He shoots to his feet, pacing the room. “Fuck, EJ.”

I blink.

“I wish you said something, but I mean…” he sighs. “I am so sorry, man.”

“It was something I had to handle myself.”

“I get it, I do. But to think our entire friendship was built on you trying to get to my dad…kinda sucks, not gonna lie.”

A tight smile lines my lips. “It wasn’t all like that. I actually did get to know you, and Wren. Yes, it started out like that, but you’re my best friend now.”

As he approaches me, I stand. Ray engulfs me in a hug.

“I’m sorry that your mom experienced such a horrible thing. You killed my dad, and it’s valid. If anyone touched Wren or Quincy like that…” His eyes darken, the utter menace in them almost chills me.

Wren and Quincy round the corner. Her gaze burns into t