Pursuing My Ex-Wife Isn’t Easy

"I'll think of something." Stefan furrowed his eyebrows, downed the entire glass of water Gwen had poured for him, and set the empty glass down on the table. "Since none of the people you contacted know anything…maybe Kurt and I can give it a try."

Gwen's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying that you and Kurt are going to try joining the gang?"

"Yes." Stefan nodded. "Kurt used to be a part of it, so I'm sure it won't be hard for him to rejoin. As for me, you've seen me in combat; I'm sure I'll hold up well against them. But…"

He paused, then glanced at Gwen. "I need your help on something."

Gwen was puzzled by this. "What is it?"

"I need some help from the husband of your friend, that Joshua Lynch fellow," Stefan said with a frown, trying to pretend that he and Joshua did not know each other. "Winson has met me before, and since he's part of the gang here in Sea City, he might be able to recognize me and, in doing so, will know that you've returned. This will bring a lot of trouble for you, and besides…"

that I'm afraid people will judge me and

a moment.

than I am. He hired me to protect you, so I'm just an employee of his and am

out a sigh and stared intently at the man

Stefan had saved Kurt's life, they had only known each other for less than a day, and it was likely that Kurt would refuse to help Stefan out, especially considering he had just gotten himself out of that gang not too

smiled at her.

little sheepish at being

help him to save her father, and if anything, she

part of my duties as a bodyguard, but you helping me is out

from Stefan's observant eyes. "It's getting late now, and I have to go to bed now. You should rest early too. I'll contact Joshua tomorrow and talk

she sprinted up the stairs