"Yeah, it is, " I agree, knowing exactly where this conversation is headed. "We're just staying here for a little while."
I've only given them the bare minimum of details—Isaac and I are no longer together because he's an abusive asshole, and I came back to town to get away from him. They really don't need to know anything else.
"Are you guys safe here?" Ashley drops to a whisper, her expression serious. "Like he's not holding you hostage or anything, right?"
I laugh, shaking my head. "Believe it or not, I'm safer here than I ever was with Isaac."
My friends exchange a glance, but before they can say anything, King strides back into the room, his presence commanding as always. "Don't mind me, ladies. Just grabbing another cup of coffee."
"Hey, King," they say in unison, trying to look
