Chapter 81

Dante’s POV We parked next to Luis’s jeep in the crowded parking lot. After us, Rashaad and Akira arrived. I made my way around the car to open Angel’s door, and as I did, Jasmine practically leapt into my arms. “Dante!” she exclaimed, burying her face in my chest. She held on to me like we hadn’t seen each other in years, but I didn’t mind it at all. Angel was the next person to hug her. “I missed you so much, Jasmine!” she cried. “I missed you too!” Jasmine replied, her voice slightly strained by Angel’s tight embrace. Rashaad kept his distance but offered her a small smile. Akira seemed indifferent, as usual. Entering the lounge, we found Jalen seated at a booth, waiting for us. We all scooched into the booth, Angel sitting beside me at one end followed by Jasmine, Luis, Akira, and Rashaad. Empty beer bottles already littered the table. “Damn bro, save some for us,” Rashaad teased. Jalen chuckled. “No worries, I told them to have the next round ready when y’all arrive.” He waved