Her Arrival

Dhalia

I wait for someone to talk, but now it's awkward silence.

"Jax is lying, by the way," Chase mutters, and they laugh. "He isn't one to submit; he rarely does. He has to be in control."

My eyes rise, and I look at Chase.

"He does better than you at giving up control," Blake replies, and they laugh.

"Your friend should be here within the hour." Jax smiles at me, and I am so glad. I need someone, a bit of normal right now.

"What?" Chase turns and glares at him. "Here?"

I watch as Blake sighs and seems to retreat into himself.

"We can't expect her to stay here and have no contact with her old life. Dhalia said she is trusted, and I trust she wouldn't lie. She won't mention where Dhalia is." Jax defends his choice, but I don't think Chase is worried about her speaking of me.

"You just invited another person in here." Chase stands and storms out.

"Would it ease his worries if he knew Keeley was as lesbian?" I understand he's worried about how others will see him, but I feel bad for Bl