Chapter 56

I turn and look up at our names on the screen for the next shot and smile merrily at the little names linked together as one. Stupid, juvenile, but whatever floats my boat.

“The Dream Team… You are so going to get your ass kicked.” I poke fun at Nate, pointing my poky finger in his face and almost getting him in the eye. He bats me away with a scowl meant to intimidate until Arry raises a mock slap as if to say, ‘try it, buddy, and I’ll hurt you.’ It only encourages my smug side, and I stick my tongue out at Nate instead. He shakes his head at me, knowing my bodyguard is more than capable of breaking his face. Then, he is instantly distracted seeing Jenny walk by quickly, avoiding looking his way; he turns to follow her without hesitation.

“We’ll see.” Nate winks back at me over his shoulder and then disappears after my girl as she heads for the bar at the back. Arrick watches him too, looking like he isn’t even surprised by Nate’s slinking after her. He lifts his beer f