Chapter 165: Stephon

Rehearsal went well. They played a few tunes, but only to test microphones and electrical equipment. The day dragged and both he and Matt were impatient to get the weekend over with. They loved their fans and if it wasn't for the attack on Jewel they'd have managed to leave her without their hearts feeling this heavy. Stephon worried about her having nightmares. He knew Angela would hold her, but he wanted Jewel to lie between him and Matt so they could offer comfort. He wasn't used to feelings of possessiveness with women, but with Jewel, he didn't even want another woman in bed with her.

They checked in at their hotel, tried to rest, and then met in Krispin's room before they were scheduled to head back to the coliseum.

"Have you spoken with Jewel?" Krispin asked.

Matt lounged on the floor holding his guitar. "After we landed. We told her we'd call tonight when we get back to the room. We're hoping she takes a nap today so she'll be awake."

"She'll be up. They probably won't even