Kai's POV
My heart was a like a bird trapped in my ribs, hours after Jack was dragged away. Against medical advice, I asked Marie to take me home but she wouldn't hear of it.
Apparently, my well-being was important too...and I knew she meant well but all I wanted to do was scream into her face - He's more important!
"I'm sorry. You are staying put, Hon"
"No, Mom, please..."
She came closer and kissed my hand. "Settle down or I'm going to sedate you"
"And Jack?" I asked her.
"...Is his father's son. Don't underestimate him or us, darling. My son has asked that we let him deal with this matter..."
"And are we?" Cole asked her.
"God, no. One of the perks of being his mother...is I get to ignore his request whenever I want. I'm simply going to go straight into meddling"
I let out a breath, relief flooding me.
"Really?" I asked her