“Let go.” He grabbed at me.
“You put your hands on him,” I growled.
Seth tried to pry me off. “It was a gut reaction. I didn’t mean to. I would never hurt Ezra.”
“I should kick your ass.”
“You should. I’m sorry.”
Hands grabbed at my arms and shoulders. “Carson, let go. It’s Christmas.” I recognized Jackson’s voice.
“I want you gone.” I let go of Seth as I stood back up.
Ezra wrapped his arms around my waist. “CC, stop.”
“I’m sorry,” Seth whispered. “I’m jealous.” He sat down on the frozen grass.
“Are you in love with him?” I asked. Jealousy didn’t even begin to cover how that thought made me feel.
Seth barked out a laugh. “What? No, of course not. I just... I thought we were friends.” He dragged a hand through his hair. “Obviously we’re not that close, or he would have told me. Ezra, I’m sorry. You know I would never hurt you. Not after... Well, you know.”
I knew he meant Ty.
“Seth.” Maverick moved to sit down next to him. “We’ve been keeping him pretty busy with the WAG chats. It’s partially our fault. We can include you if you want.” He shivered in the cold New England air.
“Sweetheart, get up off the grass before you freeze to death.” Jackson hooked an arm around him, but Maverick pushed him away. “Are you kidding?”
Maverick shook his head. “Not now, Jax.” He smiled at Seth. “I get it. It’s hard when your bestie makes new friends. It’s going to be harder when he moves away.”
“It’s going to suck. I don’t have a lot of friends in my line of work.” Seth sighed. “I’m really sorry, Ezra. I don’t blame you if you hate me.”
I looked down just as Ezra looked at me. “Go ahead.” It would take much longer for me to forgive Seth than it would my fiancé.
“I don’t...” Ezra moved to sit down on the other side of him. “I don’t hate you, boo. I’m sorry I’ve been busy, and that I didn’t tell you. You’re my best friend, too.”
“I feel so stupid. Like we’re in junior high or something,” Seth grumbled just as Ezra hugged him, and Maverick did the same. “Oh, I could get used to this. Is this a WAG thing? Is it too late to be included in this chat you spoke of? Are cuddles part of this? Because you know I’m always up for cuddles.”
I snorted. “Great, add another one to the WAG list.” Maybe if the rest of them included Seth, I wouldn’t be so jealous of him.
“Carson—”
I held up my hand. “Give me a little time, Seth.”
