Kai noticed Lana's upset stomach and chatted more to distract her, gently rubbing her abdomen.

Lana, sitting on his lap, felt much better. "Don't stop talking," she said.

"I tried to stop him last night," Kai said. "Had I been late, Yvonne might not have made it here today."

"He wanted to kill her? Why? Yvonne's his ex-wife. That's horrible!"

Kai grinned. "Wife? He saw her as just a tool. I thought Zach was tough, like he couldn't love anyone. But now, he's got a soft spot. Just talking abou