Page 96 of Wild Ace

I pull my scarf tighter around my neck. “Did you call for a reason that doesn’t involve discussing Vinny’s sexy names for me?”

“I did.” She laughs. “But if you tell me yours then I’ll tell you mine.”

“Tell me your what?”

“Nico’s sexy names for me. We can see how original the brothers are.”

“Cassie! You’re with Nico? I thought he was just a little fun for a few days?”

“He was. He is. And I never said I was with him, but we can discuss this all later if we have a girl’s night tonight. I feel like I haven’t had quality Lexi time in forever.”

“I’d love one!” I say excitedly. “Tonight, my place. I’ll make sure to have our favorites of everything ready.”

“Yay! Okay, I’ll see you later.”

“I expect all the details of whatever’s going on with you and Nico.”

“We’ll see,” she says, and hangs up quickly before I can say anything else. But not to worry, I’ll get it all out of her later.

The wind whips at my face and I tuck my chin down into my scarf and call Vinny.

“Hey, baby.”

“Hi, bello. I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“Did you know Cassie and Nico might be seeing each other?”

“No, I didn’t. Did Cassie say that?”

“Well, yes and no. She said she’s not with him, but I think they’ve been seeing each other.”

“Is that a problem?”

“No. I just wanted to know if you knew. But I’ll get it out of her tonight. We’re having a girl’s night. That’s why I called. I hope you’re not mad.”

“Mad? Why would I be mad? Disappointed I won’t have you in my arms tonight? Yes. But not mad. I’ll be mad if this was the same kind of girl’s night you told me you were having last time.”

“No, this is a real one. I promise. But I’m going to miss you. I had a really long week and I stayed up all night last night to finish a paper. I could use a few orgasms so I’ll pass out and sleep very well.”

“Baby, don’t tease me.”

“Sorry.” I smile. I love teasing him.

“Such a beautiful smile.”

“How did you know I was smiling?” I look up and around, and smile wider when I see him walking towards me.

Hanging up, I run to him and he wraps his arms around me, lifting me up as I kiss him, loving the feel of his cold lips warming with mine.

“What are you doing here?” I ask when my feet are back on solid ground.

“I wouldn’t miss the grand tour day.”

“You’re the best.”

“Am I?” He grins. “Good to know.”

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