Chapter 51: Bestie

When she saw the newcomer was Magnus Kendall, Ayla's face lit up. Magnus couldn't help smiling. He figured Ayla was genuinely straightforward, someone who wore her heart on her sleeve-and she treated Ada with real warmth. Since Mad Tiger hadn't shown up yet, sharing a quiet drink with Ayla seemed like a pretty good way to pass the time. "Ayla, why are you drinking alone?" "I…" Ayla started to answer, but the words caught in her throat. The truth was, she knew this was Magnus and Ada Jameson's...