Ali

Xei is still sitting in the chair looking slightly uncomfortable about the emotional exchange between Gin and I. “I’m sorry you had to see that. It was inappropriate.” I say hoping he will understand I meant no disrespect.

“Don’t worry so much, this is nothing compared to what I have seen you and him do naked.” He says with a laugh but his eyes hold a hint of what almost looks like longing. He stands and starts to walk toward the door.

A mixture of emotions rush through me of guilt, regret, longing, confusion and much more as I watch him walk away. “Wait!” I say almost shout and he flinches in surprise and turns around in question.

“Sorry.” I mumble trying to figure out what I want to say.

“Ali, you and Gin have a history and I applaud you both for finally getting through the past.”

“I’m sorry I raised my voice, you big oaf.”

He chuckles and then a serious look crosses his face, “That man deserves to die, and I have ev