Groom or Guest

“Come on, man. She’s annoying,” he said again, weaker this time. “She questions everything. Pushes back. Acts like she doesn’t care who I am.”

Kaelen studied him. “That’s what bothers you?”

Roth didn’t respond.

Because that—unfortunately—was exactly it.

Kaelen broke the silence first.

“Well, brother,” he said calmly, “you might want to get your emotions straight.”

Roth frowned. “And why’s th