Page 63 of Heartbreak Hero

Over a week passed with no drama, and as Friday afternoon rolled around, it became common to see the new staff and Sara’s friends visit the lounge.

Kevin Wilson had welcomed Ana and Carla like old friends, and even now, while Levi was carrying a refill cup of coffee toward Sara’s booth, Kevin had stopped by and was talking to Ana.

“So, how long are you two in town?”

“For as long as it takes,” Ana said.

“You’re not stealing her from me, are you?” Kevin said with a whine.

“Yes,” Ana volleyed back decisively.

“I’m not going back yet,” Sara said, soothing Kevin, who beamed at her.

Levi wanted to punch the fucker in the face.

When he reached the table, he shouldered Kevin out of the way and slid into the booth.

Kevin glared at him.

There was zero friendliness between them whatsoever, and it had been that way since Monday. It all stemmed from Kevin putting up a fight about Sara needing a bodyguard.

“Why do you need him?” Kevin had growled.

“My parents sent him.”

“So? You don’t get along with your parents.”

“They’re worried about her,” Levi had cut in.

Kevin glared at him with rage. “I can protect her.”

“Yeah, and how’s that working out for her so far?” Levi said, reminding the man of her attack.

“Fuck yo—” Kevin bit off the angry words when Sara hissed.

“Stop it.”

Levi said nothing and took a slow sip of coffee, and Kevin had stalked off and into his office.

Looking at the guy now four days later, Levi sneered and ran his eyes up and down the clown.

Kevin gave him a death glare and stalked away.

“Let’s order some food,” Ana told Carla, and the two women left the booth where they’d taken up residence for most of the work week and walked to the bar.

“I wish you wouldn’t antagonize Kevin,” Sara snapped.

“Why? Feeling sorry for the criminal?” Levi said, making sure to keep his voice low.

“Screw you,” she hissed and clenched the pencil in her hand.

“You know you can use a laptop for that.” He gestured with his chin to the ledger.

“I do, but I can work it out better on paper.”

He smiled. “I’ve noticed.”

She tipped her chin as if, so what, and he took a sip of coffee.

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