Chapter 42

STRIKER

We landed in Winterbourn at King Kamrun International Airport. The weather was chilly and windy. I was hoping it wouldn’t get worse than what was forecasted.

As we stepped out of the jet, our rides were already waiting for us. Reed was behind us. Then a familiar face appeared.

“Langston?” I was surprised he came all the way to welcome us.

“Congratulations!” He pulled me into a brotherly. “Look at you, a married man.”

I chuckled. “Yeah. I’m officially a married man.”

“Welcome to the club, brother.”

“Thanks, I guess. Please meet my wife, London. Vanderford, this is Rome Langston.”

“Hey.” They kissed cheek to cheek. “Nice to finally meet the woman who stole my brother’s heart.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you too, Rome. Do they call you Rome around here?”

“Just call me Rome.” He laughed. “Look at us. Rome meets London. And you call her Vanderford. Isn’t that a coincidence?”

“Don’t go there, Langston.” I smiled. “You