Page 133 of The Fighter
Mila gave Jonah a sideways glance and changed the subject. “Please tell me where you live.”
The five men informed her and she nodded. “Okay, thank you. And would you tell me what you do for a living?”
As Khan had said, three of them were soldiers in the Doom Squad, one was a ranger in a large forest on the east side, and the last guy, Phyton,owned a workout studio in Kingstown where he taught fighting techniques.Mila asked another question about their view on pets before she gave one of her signature soft smiles.
“Thank you. If my dad and Khan are right, we’ll meet again at the tournament.”
The five men inclined their heads to her before they walked away.
“Do not pick Alan,” Willow muttered. “Solo works with him and I swear that man is either mentally retarded or flat-out gross.”
“Why?”
“I always hear Solo complain about his lack of hygiene and his sweat that smells like death.”
Mila wrinkled her nose up. “Thanks for the warning.”
Jonah had been talkative and happy when we first joined him but now he had grown somber and quiet.
“I’m sorry, Jonah, I know you worry about what’s going to happen to your friendship with Mila after she marries. Nmen are territorial when it comes to their women. I’m not sure Leo would like it if I had a best friend who was male either.”
“But would you let Leo decide who you can be friends with?”
“No, of course not, and I don’t think Mila will either. She really cares about you. But it won’t be the same as it used to be between you. I mean you two talk more than Mila and me, and that says a lot.”
Jonah’s gaze was on Mila, who was talking with Willow and Darlene. “She’s the best friend I’ve ever had. I wish she wasn’t getting married. These men are…”
“Are what?”
He lowered his gaze to the floor. “Nothing. I’m just frustrated and upset.”
“I get that. My fear is that she picks someone who lives at the other end of the country and that I won’t see her as much.”
Jonah’s ears were red. “Please excuse me, Raven, I think I need some fresh air.”
He had only just left before I was spun around by my new husband. “Are you looking for me?”
The sight of his warm eyes and bright smile filled me with joy. “Yes. Where did you go?”
“Oh, Solo, Zas, and I just met someone we had to talk to. Did we miss anything?” Leo kissed me.
“No, just some of Mila’s nervous suitors whom she interviewed.”
“Who is her favorite?”
“I’m not sure. I haven’t had a chance to talk to her about it yet.”
He took my hand. “I walked past the gift table; did you see it?”
“No, where is it?”
“Right outside. The table is stacked with presents, which reminds me that I spoke to your headmaster and he gave us a special wedding gift.”
“He did?” I furrowed my forehead, as I didn’t trust the man.
“Yes, he was kind enough to agree that you don’t have to live at the academy. You can live with me as long as you’re back for class every morning on weekdays.”
“No way.” I gasped in disbelief. “You’re kidding.”
