Lu smiles widely.“You know, when you talk about Ghost, it’s like you are talking about a different person that none of us know.”
Atiana nods slowly.“Yeah, he’s kind of scary and quiet.But when you talk about him, he sounds so sweet.”
“He can be very sweet,” I say, smiling to myself.
“There’s no way Ghost is like that.He’s never said anything nice to us.”Lu frowns, sharing a look with Atiana.
“He never speaks to us,” Atiana points out.“And he doesn’t like any of us touching him.”
“You tried to touch him?”Lu asks with wide eyes.
“I tried to give him a hug once, but it was awkward as hell.”
“He’s hard to get to know, but once you get through the walls, there’s pure gold in there,” I say softly, but then scowl.“Except when he gives me all of that and then doesn’t freaking message or call me.”
Lore steps into the kitchen, his son, Rider, following close behind him.He’s wearing a T-shirt that reads,‘Exercising Just Enough to Fuck and Fight.’“What did I miss?”
“Xanthe was just telling us how sweet Ghost is,” Lu says, making Lore stop in his tracks.
“Are you okay?Do you need to see Scorp?”he asks me, touching my forehead as if checking for a fever.He then pulls his hand away, wincing.“Don’t tell him I touched you.He will kill me.”
“Have you tried calling him?”Lu asks.
“No,” I admit, feeling a little sheepish now.“He should be the one calling me.”
Lore throws his head back and laughs.“It’s Ghost.He’s not thinking about all of that shit.Send him a picture of your boobs.He will be here in five minutes.”
“The kids are here,” Atiana whisper-yells.
Lore spells out boobs, just in case I didn’t understand the first time.
“I know how to spell.”Rider laughs.“Does Ghost like boobs?”
Atiana covers her face with her hands.
“Everyone loves boobs,” Lore announces, just as Bones steps into the room.
He smiles widely, his gaze dropping to my chest.“Truer words were never spoken.”
“Look away unless you want Ghost to come after you,” Lore mutters, but he doesn’t sound concerned.
Does Lore ever take anything seriously?
He pulls out a seat and sits next to me.“How was your date the other night?”
“He canceled,” I deadpan, resting my cheek on my palm.
“Has anyone checked to see if he’s alive?”Bones asks, smirking.He lifts Dove into his arms and throws her in the air while she laughs.
“I’m sure he’s fine,” Lore drawls with a blank expression on his face.“Now, I’m going to take the kids outside for a swim in the pool.Anyone want to join us?”
“Sure, why not?”Lu replies, glancing at me.“I have a swimsuit you can wear.”
“Okay,” I say, standing up.
I could use the distraction.
And maybe Ghost will show up and see me looking hot in a bikini.
