18

I called the guys to my room. It was bigger than the three of theirs, and I wanted them to know something. Quarantine was ending, and I was sure they would be on their way.

We’d never sat down and just spoken about my relationship with the three of them until now. I didn’t even know that they knew each other, until they came here. There was a knock on my door, and then I took a deep breath, ready to face the music. Dinner was over, and I needed to know what their plans were and put all the cards on the table.

I knew Chaz and Adonis from email, but I’d never really sat down and taken the time to get to know them since I’d been back.

I opened it, thinking that all three of them would be on the other side of the door. Adonis’s blue eyes lit up as soon as he saw me. I was worried that I didn’t look as excited.

“Where are the other two?”

“Hi to you too, Kiara. I came alone. I want us to talk.”

I nodded and then shifted out of the way, motioning with my hand for him to enter. I felt as if