“I mean what are you doing with him,” he pauses to send a pointed stare to my ring finger, “when you’re obviously otherwise committed?”
Infuriated, Aidan turns to me. “Don’t answer that.” He turns back to Jake. “You’re out of f*****g line.”
“He’s just watching out for you,” I say softly.
“I don’t need watching out for.”
As Aidan and Jake glare at each other, Deb rests her hand on Jake’s forearm. She says gently,
“Honey. Let it go.”
Jake snaps, “The hell I will! He’s my best friend. I’ve watched him get s**t on and beat up and kicked around by life for way too long. And he’s finally in a good place, after years of the worst this world has to offer.” He turns away from Deb and pins me in a cold stare. “Then you came along.” He drops his gaze to my finger and stares accusingly at my wed
