Malakai felt as though he were getting crushed.
The massive mass of a man had just hugged him. His large arms felt like steel pipes squeezing him from both directions.
His face pressing against the man's rock hard chest only made things worse.
Malakai had always hated making contact with people he wasn't close with.
Nyx was one exception. And most recently, Renlo had also come to be an exception.
However, if there was one thing Malakai was sure of, it was that the millisecond the large man pulled him into a hug, he knew right away, there was nowhere he would rather be than away.
His hand found the gun on his utility belt, eyes flashing cold.
The gazes of Rhett and Laila narrowed as his killing intent flooded the space. But before they could act, the large man suddenly let go, stepping back two steps.
"I'm sorry, little bro." He scratched his head awkwardly. "I was just excited to finally meet you!"
