Chapter 139

• “Thank you, Rema Santo.” Radar is curt, a little too quick with his response, while his cheekbones color further as he turns with an almost relieved exhale when Colton passes him with a pat on the shoulder to tell him to move.
• They leave with him, pulling the door closed behind them so we can eat in peace and not even a glance in our direction as they disappear between the crack. I glance at her crestfallen face as she returns to her food. Not the first time I’ve seen slight disappointment in her brief interactions with her ex-guard, and I can’t hold my tongue this time.
• “You like him, don’t you?” I smile encouragingly as Sierra’s face flames crimson, and she clumsily drops her fork.