But then again, Athena really did like him—a little smugness wasn't out of place, especially since Athena wasn't around to see it.

Isaac took a casual sip of his whiskey, just as relaxed as ever.

"That's why I keep telling you guys don't put women on such a pedestal.

Honestly, risking life and limb for a girl? It's embarrassing, really."

Fitch stared down at his drink, silent. Tyler didn't want to rub salt in the wound, so he just shrugged.

"Just wait and see. I'm definitely the most easygoing one of us all."

lan chuckled right away. "Let's see if you can keep that up. I wouldn't bet on it."

Tyler was always the one who cared most about his pride when it came to relationships, so he raised his chin defiantly.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to eat my words. I'll just have you all gnashing your teeth with envy."

lan dropped the subject, glancing at Fitch. Ever since what happened with Zoey, Fitch had barely said a word.

They'd invited him out a few times, but he always declined, saying he needed to stay home to look after Nolan. He hadn't joined them in ages.

The group lapsed into quiet, nursing their drinks. Tyler glanced around at their gloomy faces and shook his head.

chase after Maja back in the day, and at the time, he'd sworn to himself he'd never let a woman have that kind

if it made him a bit of a

had left,

dating, he

a while, Tyler left the bar and headed

just walked through his front door when he remembered Athena

called her, telling her she should move in

expected her to be thrilled, but she hesitated for a few seconds before replying in a hoarse

those old photos again—and ended up

time

in her

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just a bit

sat up, restless. "Since when do you have

come check on

just want to

Tyler second-guessing

As she upset be

she upset because he

had her soup tonight? Maybe she was a ttle

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