Chapter 70. Don’t Follow The Light…

The mayor and his wife were standing ready by the stage that had been set up for them. The big red switch would soon be turned and the whole town square would be a light-filled park of colorful glory and joy.

“Who is that talking to Melissa?” Jax asked and looked at the back of Ed’s head. A smile grew on Lola’s face from ear to ear and the giddy feeling returned.

“His name is Ed, we met him yesterday. He and Melissa hit it off quite quickly, aren't they cute?”

Jax’s brow raised.

“You met him yesterday?”

“Mhm, why?”

“I don’t remember you telling me about it,” he said.

She stepped back and raised a brow.

“In between the screaming and the avoidance you didn't really give me a chance too.” Lola’s voice grew edgy, she crossed her arms, shielding herself off from him, and stared dumbfounded.

Jax stared in silence, he rubbed his hands on his jacket and chewed down on his lip.

“You’re right. I'm sorry,” Jax said.

Ash joined them and pulled them both from the rising friction and yet another co