Page 36 of The ARC Unit: Breach

I pointed at Jackal. “This. This is why I wanted a lock.”

Wolf looked at him.

Jackal lifted one hand and smiled. “Morning.”

Wolf’s attention returned to me. “It’s the bathroom.”

“I’m aware.”

“Use it.”

“There is a nearly naked man brushing his teeth three feet from me.”

Jackal looked down again. “Nearly is doing a lot of work there.”

“Shut up.”

Wolf’s eyes narrowed slightly, though I couldn’t tell whether that was directed at me or Jackal.

“You asked for a lock already,” he said.

“Yes.”

“You got an answer.”

Then he turned and walked away with that same deliberate fucking rhythm I’d already begun recognizing through walls.

I stared after him.

“I hate him.”

Jackal picked up his towel. “It’s becoming your morning affirmation.”

“Pants.”

He saluted with the towel and finally headed for the door.

Raven called from the shower, “Take my shampoo out of your locker while you’re at it!”

“No idea what you’re talking about, honey.”

“Thief.”

Jackal disappeared into the hallway wearing less clothing than anyone should have while maintaining that much confidence.

Viper stared at his reflection.

“Loud,” he muttered.

I pulled the shower curtain closed behind me. “You could all live separately.”

“No,” Viper said.

“Why?”

He thought about it for a moment.

“Rent.”