The Runaway Groom

Chapter 985

Zachary's voice was quiet but there was no hiding that quiver in it. "If you don't, I can’t promise I won't get physical."

Martin actually understood where Zachary was coming from, but there was no way he would surrender Lulu.

Heaving a long sigh, he chugged both shots, while Zachary poured himself another and chugged it too.

He slammed the shot glass down heavily, smacking his lips and saying," Wow, this burns."

In fact, the taste of the alcohol was so hot it burned him in the lungs!

Martin poured him another. "It does pack a punch."

Zachary looked up at him, frowning. "And you're still drinking?"

Martin poured himself another as he said, "You have fine tastes. Very sweet, even."

"Are you talking about the drink?’ Zachary stared at him meaningfully then.

"Was that what you're asking?" Martin asked in return, smiling.

There was no telling what either of them meant, but they chuckled as their eyes met.

Picking up a shot glass and clinking it with Martin's, Zachary said, "I guess you're luckier than I am."

Martin did not deny it, and they both chugged.

asked, "Won't you be crawling home if you get that

Martin chuckled. "Maybe!"

not plan to drink that much, but Zachary seemed to be in

stay with Zachary

lips.

"Nope," Martin replied.

said, "Honestly, why would a girl choose to be a forensic doctor?

chose that profession, since he

nothing and

any female forensic doctors, which was why he admired her from the

see how meticulous and calmly she worked, even remaining composed no matter the situation. And eventually, his admiration

another, he liked her

what makes her different." Martin raised his chin at Zachary's shot

chugged his glass, and Martin poured him

over if you

your house?’ Zachary

"Well, you could-we have two rooms, and we can prepare the bed for you.

a different meaning to his words, and Zachary understood it right

he poured Martin a shot. "Treat her

"I know," Martin replied.

got up then. "Time for

looked at him and murmured,

Zachary turned, he was slumping and cutting

for consolation, though Zachary still needed time to let that sink