18|You’re Safe Now

~Kai~

“It’s up to her. I’m not her keeper,” I said detachedly.

By definition and my job description, I was her keeper. Her brother asked me to protect her, but whenever I am around Benny, my mouth and brain coordination are always in a plight that has proven hard to fight.

I would’ve chosen another place if I had known Liam was in town. It’s not that Liam would have a negative effect on Benny’s welfare; it’s quite the opposite. Liam is one of the good guys, and the fact that Benny was looking at him with googly eyes annoyed me more than it should have .

Benny whipped her attention in my direction, and an emotion I couldn’t assess crossed her face. She tipped her chin, defiance twinkling in her eyes.

“Sure,” she said without taking her eyes off me. “A party sounds cool.”

Liam smiled victoriously, biting down on his lip. “Kai knows where. Just head there anytime you’re ready.”

When I took Benny here, I prepared myself for the surge of nostalgia that would hit me once I dwelled on the fa