Chapter 28
Shit. Was the man going to be ill? Was this some kind of flashback? On the verge of grabbing the phone and dialing for help, Riley froze as a gurgling sound rose from Keir. It built and grew and spilled over into…into…what the hell? The mother of all belly laughs?
Riley relaxed and watched the man struggling to catch his breath as the laughter took control of him. When the storm had died down to an occasional giggle, Riley ventured, “Are you okay?”
“Uh-huh. I’m fine. I just can’t get over knowing they were afraid of little ol’ me. I’ve never scared anyone in my life, but I had four huge hulking bullies worried.” His smile faded. “Makes me wish I could truly scare them out of hurting Ethan.”