Chapter 43Toby
A few bites in, I realize Kai has stopped eating. My stomach sinks when I look at him. His plate sits in front of him as though he’s forgotten it entirely, and a wave of worry washes over me. I frown at him, not trying to hide the edge of concern in my voice. “Oh, come on, don’t tell me you’ve had enough after just one bite?!”
“No, it’s not that; it’s…” His hands are on his legs, and he clenches the fabric of his jeans into his fists. “You’re pretty amazing.”
That causes some of my concerns to settle, and I flash him a smile. “Why? Because I made you grilled cheese?”
“No. Well, yes. But you know.”
Do I know? All I did was look for him when he disappeared at the bar. And, yes, okay, I pulled Franklin off him and told him to get the f**k out, but Sebastian and Sarina cert
