241|Two Truths And A Lie

For the longest minute, Austin simply stood there, staring at the Russian, trying to compartmentalise his feelings and rein in his fury.

When he landed in Rock Castle, he'd decided not to call Andrei because he wasn't ready to deal with his disloyal ass. But now…here he was, the devil himself in the flesh, smiling at him like they were still two idiot kids bound together not only by their shared destiny but also by a bond stronger than any brotherhood forged through blood ties—

"Hawthorne!" Andrei snapped his fingers in front of Austin's face, drawing him out of his reverie.

"Did you hear what I said?" Andrei continued, one blonde eyebrow shooting up as amusement flashed in his eyes.

Austin had heard him alright, and inviting him in wasn't a good idea, given the circumstances. But if he was going to shoot the Russian dead, he couldn't exactly do it in the middle of the hallway. So despite his gut screaming at him not to do it, to find some stupid excuse not to be alone with Andrei be