Chapter 147

My ears prick up further at the why, spinning on her to see the little stubborn set of her jaw and a fire in her eyes. Bossy as hell over Tyler, a guy who only a few months ago she would faint at his mere presence. It’s kind of warming to hear how confident she is with him now, and all my worries, Tyler would be a steam roller over her sensitive nature die a sudden death. That boy, instead, is instilling some real balls in my girl.

Even from hear, I can make out Tyler's apologetic change and submissive tone. Backtracking and kissing up to my fierce madame. It pulls the first real smile out of me I have had all month.

“He’s your best friend…do your job, and I will do mine. Koala will talk when and if she is ever ready to. Until then, he’s not our problem. Dane’s stupid choices caused Dane’s problems.” Cold as ice, and I’m a little proud.

Defending me as I would her, even though I know she has been trying to persuade me to give Dane a chance. Between us, she will say it