"Your mate doesn't like me at all," Ricky said as soon as Emrys left the bar.
I looked away from the door I watched Emrys go through, and gave Ricky a flat look.
"Gee, wonder why," I replied.
"Oh, so he is your mate," Ricky said teasingly.
I rolled my eyes.
"Little Lenny is growing up," Ricky said as he wrapped his arms around Elis. "And to think she never thought she'd get a mate."
I glared at him, warning him with my eyes.
"Ricky, you're going to get your a.ss kicked," Elis warned him.
I gave Ricky a smug look.
"I can take a few hits," Ricky replied with a shrug.
"You gonna put me through that pain?" Elis asked matter-of-factly.
Ricky pouted.
"Don't hit me," he said to me.
"Then keep your mouth shut." I replied.
"Oh come on," Ricky groaned. "We've known you most of your lif
