Kai arrived to Mike’s in less time that he should have. No doubt, the flashing lights and spurts of siren helped. Sweeping the sidewalk in front of his place, Mike barred the door when he first spotted Kai heading in his direction. His body language screamed antagonism and the glint in his eye warned retribution. Shit! Here we go again. That woman of mine sure has the friends. “Brainless prick!” Mike spoke first. “You got that right,” Kai agreed. Taken aback, Mike relaxed a smidgeon. “You come back for the baby? What about Aurora?” “I’m back for both my girls.” Kai waited, hands on hips, hoping he could grab his gun out before Mike ripped him another asshole. “Just so you know; you get one chance. Next time wave good-bye to your shadow cause you won’t be needing one where you’ll be.” “Sounds fair.” Kai didn’t chance a grin; he just stared Mike down. An eternity passed before Mike broke contact and turned away. Hoping his back muscles would eventually return to their normal rigidity, Kai opened the door and stepped into the dimness of the beer-stinking joint.
