Xavier’s POV
We barely make it outside the warehouse before Sloane turns to me and Moros covers his ears, knowing what’s coming.
“It started as a joke in the hospital,” she begins, her fingers twisting together. “But then Kai made it real, and I overheard him telling you about Judy giving him…” She trails off, her cheeks tightening with discomfort. “You know what I mean.”
I do. How could I forget?
Nervously, my stomach quivers. Please don’t leave me, I silently plead.
“And I heard him when he asked you to pretend to be my boyfriend,” she continues. “I knew what he was doing, Xavier. I knew about the two of you, and I knew he was trying to use me.”
For a moment, I can only stare at her. My jaw clenches as the memory resurfaces, along with the anger and embarrassment I've been struggli
