Page 83 of Unfettered

Opening my other eye, I turn to stare at Joel. “Oh, we’re both fucked.”

I forgot Tennant is the trainer, and from what I hear, he’s now a Voice. Technically, that means training is now solely my job, which… oh shit. I start to laugh, unable to stop.

“Fuck. I just realized. I’m going to be the Head Trainer now for everyone. Your ass is mine. And I’ll be sure to see you on the mats—if Tennant leaves me anything to work with.”

Joel scowls, but keeps his mouth shut. Yeah, that’s right, asshole. You may be my Sir’s big brother, but on the mats, I’m in charge. I don’t voice it, but I must think it loud enough that he can tell from my expression, because his face darkens in frustration.

My joy lasts only until we pull up to the mansion and exit the SUV. Because before I can even enter the house, Jayden steps out, his arms crossed as he glares from me to his brother and back again.

Yeah. I’m fucked. This is just great… I stumble to a stop, trying to smile innocently, but Jayden’s expression hardens further, and suddenly, I worry if I’ll even survive long enough to put Joel on the mats, because fuck. That…does not look promising.

“Leandro let me know you’d been injured. Although he didn’t mention my brother was hurt too. Let’s get you both inside, and take you to see Doc. And then the two of you can explain—in detail—what the hell happened.”

I glance down at Ajax, whose tail wags, obviously not scared of Jayden at all. I wish I had that level of courage because I may be orphaning Ajax all over again… Joel and I don’t say anything as we meekly follow Jayden.

Doc is waiting outside the medical suite, and his icy look is enough to have me hesitating even further as he barks out, “That animal is not coming in here.”

Lio pops out from who the hell knows where, his eyes lighting up. “I’ll take him!”

I manage to convey some amount of information to Lio, although fuck if I know what it even is at this point. And then I hang my head, turning back toward Doc. Why the hell couldn’t Sarah be available? This is going to suck…

Door one, a pissed off Dom. Door two, an ornery Doc. And oh, it looks like I actually get door three…both of them at once. Fuck my life.

Ihate leaving my Boys, but the three of them have each other, and the twins will understand once Antonio lets them in on what I’m up to this morning—hell, I’m sure they’re going to gossip about me while I’m gone.

It’s early enough that not many people are up and moving around yet, so it’s not a problem getting to the medical suite. Even though I know Antonio and Nicolo will be down as soon as they’re awake, I can’t help but check on Nario first.

He stirs a little when I press a kiss to his forehead and smooth his hair back from where it's fallen over his brow. He blinks his sleepy hazel eyes up at me. “Sir…?”

“Shh. Go back to sleep. I’ll be by later.”

I run my fingers through his dirty hair, easing him back to sleep once more. I kiss him again before leaving the room, running into Roman in the corridor.

“Morning,” he signs.

“What are you doing up so early?” I ask, reaching out to pull him to me. He comes easily, cuddling into me.

Just loud enough to be heard, he says, “Heading to see Leandro. Ignacio is out on his first job this morning, and I want to be there in case anything happens.”

I lift his face up to look into his eyes, seeing the worry in them. “Ignacio has this. I’ve read the doctors’ reports; he’s strong.”

Roman nods. “I know. I just worry. He went out with Joel, of all people. I’m hoping he doesn’t come back stabbed.”

I snort. Tennant’s bodyguard is…as snarky of an asshole as his charge. Add in Ignacio and Jayden doing whatever the hell it is they’re doing? Yeah, I have a feeling Doc is not going to be happy once they return.

“What are they doing?”

“Taking out the board member who was rude to Allesandro, and also has ties to the Senator. It should be a quick in and out, but still…”

“You love him. Of course, you’re going to be worried.”

“You don’t think I’m ridiculous?”

“No, never. I think you’re very sweet.”

He sighs, his shoulders slumping as if in relief. “Thank you.” Lifting up onto his toes, he presses a kiss to my lips. “I’m sorry we haven’t had much time together lately. I hope you don’t think I don’t love you. I do, very much. You’re still part of what keeps me grounded, but…”

“You don’t need to explain anything, Tesoro Mio. Everything has been so upside down lately. But you and me? We’ll always be solid. Promise.”