Chapter 36

***Falcon POV***

Joffrey has already eaten half the pizza by the time Rome comes back from checking on Laney. She smiles brightly, but the worry is etched on her face and it only makes me more nervous.

“What is it?” I ask dropping the paper plate I put together for Laney.

“What is what?” Rome drops onto Monty’s lap and Monty watches her closely.

“What’s wrong with Laney?” I ask her again, my voice firm and angry. Fear prickles up my back the longer Rome avoids eye contact with me and eats her pizza.

“Rome?” Monty whispers before standing.

We both run to the door.

“Laney!” I call out, pushing it open.

She squeals in shock, clinging to a white towel, her hair wet around her shoulders. Monty’s body bumps me into the room and immediately turns to look away. I, however, can not take my eyes off her. The look of shock gives way on her face and I see the streaks on her cheek. She has been crying. The question is about what.

“Get out!” she hisses. I shake my head no.

“I’m not going anywhe