Unwanted Reunion

"Congratulations, guys," she chirped, smiling. Liam squeezed my hand, grinning happily at me, making my heart melt. My mom smiled a little sadly, looking at Jake first, then me. "Guys, I need to talk to you about something. There's a reason I came back a week early," she admitted, her voice hard and serious.

Jake stiffened, and his face hardened. "We don't want to see him if that's what you're going to say," he said sternly, moving to stand next to me protectively.

My mom shook her head. "It's not that simple. I don't want to have to say this, he's put me in such an awkward position and I'm sorry," she said quietly. Liam and Jake both moved closer to me unconsciously, so I was completely wedged between the two of them. Jeez, what the hell are they getting so worried about? He's not here now!

"Mom, what are you talking about? I won't let that as**ole anywhere near Amber," Jake growled angrily.