Chapter Five
Mia
I look after Jake as he leaves the room, and then I glance at Mal, who is smirking. What were those two up to? What did I miss there? Mal definitely looks way too satisfied like that.
“Mal...” Dylan’s voice rumbles as Mal is about to get out of the chair, probably to follow Jake.
“Yeah?” Mal tries to hide his grin, but he looks a little like the Cheshire cat, up to no good.
“Elly is asleep in the room behind here, just keep that in mind, will you?”
I look at Dylan, only then realising what’s going on. Oh! For f**k’s sake, how did I miss that? Of course. Because what else would those two be up to?
“We’ll be quiet.” Mal winks and then follows Jake, closing the door behind him.
“Are you okay with that?” I turn to Dylan more, not sure if things won’t get all awkward ag
