He hung his head, apologetic, "I was just about to find you guys, I'm sorry, yesterday I couldn't..." "You were incredible yesterday," I patted his shoulder, smiling in praise, "Didn't you bravely stand in front of us and protect us?" "Oh," Adam's eyes widened as he looked up at me, then glanced at Adele and Alina, "Do you really think so?" "Of course." Adele and Alina exchanged a glance, then sat down with a smile, smirking, "Honestly, you blew me away yesterday. I thought you were just a useless playboy." Adam couldn't help but laugh, "Yep, that's me." Laughter rippled through us, easing the tension. Then Adam asked, "So, how did you guys get out last night?" "Claire's ridiculously handsome boyfriend bailed us out," Adele replied casually. "And how's Martin, your boyfriend, doing

