Page 82 of Suspicious

I really want to continue checking out all the different zones and make my way through to Zone Two. As I walk through, my eyes widen when I spot Loki standing in one of the ax-throwing lanes, his biceps bulging as he hurls an ax down to hit the target.

My insides clench, my clit instantly throbbing, seeing how fucking sexy he looks doing something so damn manly. I’m used to seeing him as an alpha geek.But this—this is something else entirely.

Making my way up to the side of the throwing lane, I spot Theo in the lane beside him, and I inevitably smile, knowing they’re here bonding together.

Loki spots me just as he picks up another ax and lights up his face with a bright smile. “Hey, baby. Where you been?” he asks, then turns back to face the target, his arm bulging as he draws back, then hurtles the ax down the lane. The ax slams into the target with precision, and my knees just about crumble beneath me.

“Jesus Christ,” I mumble under my breath.

He turns to face me. “Did you say something?”

Widening my eyes, I fake a smile. “Umm… just hanging out with Sadie. Laughing at Rip being completely beaten at paintball by Poppy.”

Loki grins, leaning to pick up another ax.Oh, Lord, not again.

“Why do you think we came out here? There was no way we wanted to be anywhere near any games Poppy’s involved in, or Haven, for that matter. We know when we’re outgunned,” he jokes, lifting the ax and showing me those sumptuous arms again as he flexes and then throws.

I clench my thighs to try to dull the ache, biting my bottom lip.

Theo pops his head around his lane. “No joke, those two scareme, and one of them is only eight, for fuck’s sake!” He chuckles.

Grinning, I try to calm my raging hormones as I slide past Loki to stand between him and my brother. “So… who is winning out of you two with this whole ax-throwing… thingy thing?” I ask.

Theo peers past me to look into Loki’s lane, then glances back at his. “Clearly I am,” he jests.

Loki grins. “Doubtful, Silicon Valley.”

Theo snorts out a laugh. “Oh yeah, you think you’re so good, backyard hacker?”

Loki widens his eyes with a smirk. “You fucker. I’m clearly kicking your ass!”

Rolling my eyes, I turn to see Navy about to walk past, and I reach out, grabbing her. “Hey, Navy, settle a debate for us, will you?”

She smiles wide as Theo grins at her. “Of course, what’s up?”

“Look at the two lanes and tell me who you think is doing better with the ax-throwing. No judgments, no preconceived notions, just what you see from the target and the axes on the board.”

Navy moves from left to right, then back to the left, taking another look. Then, she nods and makes her decision. “The lane on the right, clearly.”

Theo throws his hands in the air in celebration, reaches for Navy, picks her up, and swirls her around in a circle. She giggles in his arms as I glance at Loki, raising my brows. “Thank you, Blue. I knew you had a good head on your shoulders,” Theo states, slowly sliding her down his body.

She gulps while he still has his arms wrapped around her as their eyes lock. I see the clear-as-day chemistry between them while Navy clears her throat, taking a small step back from Theo. “I… ah… I should—”

“Stay, you should stay and throw some axes with Theo,” Iblurt out.

Theo and Loki both turn to me like they both have no idea why I said that, and Navy slowly smiles at me when I continue, “Loki and I have to go and do the… thing. Theo needs someone to keep him company. Sound like a plan?” I chime.

Theo’s eyes widen at me like he’s suddenly terrified to be alone with Navy while I reach for Loki’s hand to lead us away.

Navy turns to Theo and smiles. “C’mon, let’s have some fun,” she offers, and just like that, I watch Theo relax.

Bouncing up on my toes as Loki threads his fingers with mine, we turn, walking back through the clubhouse, and he begins to chuckle under his breath. I face him with a questioning gaze. “What?” I ask.

He shakes his head. “You’re about as subtle as a sledgehammer, Bea.”

“Oh, c’mon, it’s obvious he likes her. Why not give them a little push?”

“You’re my favorite person in the whole world… do you know that?” he says out of the blue.

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