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Chapter 4
“Well this is nice,” Jace mused, breaking the silence that seemed to drone on forever. Alpha Slade didn’t seem to be too amused, more like pissed and annoyed. “Come on Lucas. You’ve always complained that you didn’t have enough pillows to support your back. Now you’ve got what you wanted,” Jace joked.
“This will be all picked up when I get back showering,” he grumbled and left. What a jerk. I wanted to go after him and give him a piece of my mind but I didn’t see a great conclusion if I did.
“Well, that went better than I had thought,” Jace said, plopping himself on the pillow-less bed. At least someone felt comfortable.
“We’re very sorry Mr. Kyler,” Zane apologized.
“No need,” he waved his hands, “but you should start picking those up before Mr. Grouchy comes back.”
We quickly picked up all the pillows and to my surprise, we didn’t even trade rude remarks for once in our life. I noticed Zane looked really nervous and concentrated on the task at hand which was another surprise for me. He was never serious or at least in front of me. He was always happy and carefree. When the tiring task was finished I asked if Jace needed anything else.
“Calling me by my first name? I like it,” he mused. “I’d like a glass of water if you would be so kind,” he smiled politely and we left.
“Dang, we are so screwed when dad finds out,” Zane said when we were back in the hallway.
“No dip, Sherlock,” I groaned. “I’ll go get the water,” I volunteered, already making my way downstairs.
Zane rubbed his neck and groaned, “I think you injured me with those pillows.”
“It was a pillow, Zane, not a bowling ball,” I rolled my eyes. He could get so dramatic at times.
“Come on, don’t be a puss. I won the pillow fight anyways,” Zane said, leaning on the handrail, looking down at me with one of his wicked smiles that made his eyes bluer than blue itself. If that was even possible.
“You’re so immature,” I laughed.
“Might I say the same to you sis,” he smiled and saluted mockingly as I continued my way to the kitchen.
Thankfully my mom wasn’t there when I entered. I didn’t want to be scolded if she had already heard about our eventful incident. I quickly grabbed a clean glass and filled it with ice cold water ran upstairs, trying to avoid getting caught.
I knocked on the door and Jace’s voice told me to ‘come hither.’ He was definitely one of the weird guys I’ve ever met. I came in with the water in hand when suddenly a loud yell erupted inside the room.
“Why’d you let her in?” I heard Alpha Slade’s voice just before I saw him…Half naked. Only a thin towel was wrapped around his waist, his upper body well-toned with a nice eight pack. Jace laughed hysterically and I looked away blushing. I quickly handed Jace his glass, regretting I had never asked him if he needed anything.
“You can look if you want,” Jace said, still laughing. “I’m too used to it because he always strips in front of me. It’s quite disturbing but he can’t help himself,” Jace joked.
“I’d rather not,” I said, keeping my eyes only on Jace and away from the Alpha.
“Shut up, Jace. Of all the people, you shouldn’t be talking,” the Alpha teased. He went in the closet and came back with pants and a shirt.
“So you are attending the party tomorrow?” the Alpha said, keeping a nice polite conversation although I could tell he didn’t really want to talk to me.
“Ah yeah,” I said, totally forgetting about the party my parents were throwing. I didn’t even want to go because it was always filled with mate-less girls who only went to try and find their mate. Most of the girls trailed behind my brother, asking him to dance even when they knew he wasn’t their mate.
“Then we’ll be seeing you tomorrow,” Jace winked. Alpha Slade rolled his eyes at his friend but I finally saw a hint of a curved smile, making him look less frightening and hotter. Ew, Zane would kill me.
“Wow, you smile,” I suddenly blurted out. I had no idea where that came from.
“Yes, I do,” he said abruptly, his smile faltered and his mouth grew limp into the same old boring expression.
Jace laughed. “You, my friend, need to chill for once. She’s just a girl, you can let go of the huge ego you have to act out.”
“What ego?” he said darkly.
“Aw, come on. You’re so dull when you’re like this,” Jace said but gave up. “I’m out of here. I’ll see you tomorrow Luce.” Alpha Slade growled, not liking the nickname. “Kidding, kidding. I’m leaving, sheesh. I’ll lead Alexia out.” Jace gave the Alpha a flirty wave which made him growl again but he rolled his eyes and again I saw a small hint of amusement in his eyes.
Jace walked me out and we stopped by his guest room. “It was very nice meeting you tonight, Alexia. I’m gonna go down to the store to run some errands for Lucas before we leave town but don’t tell anyone. I don’t want anyone to stay up waiting for me.” he said, a smile back on his face.
“Yeah, sure. I’ll see you later.” He winked one last time and left. Jace was more charming than Alpha Slade, I thought as I heard the door softly close.