Page 45 of Bonding with the Beta

Kayleigh:

Are you always this persistent?

“Oh my God,” Evie gasps. “You are grinning so hard your face is about to rip in two.”

I sober my expression and glare at my friend. “I’m not grinning.”

“Anymore.” She chuckles. “Is Kayden really that entertaining?”

“No.” I hide my phone.

“Let me see.”

So she can see that we’re blatantly flirting? Absolutely not.

My phone vibrates, and I sneak a peek at the screen.

Kayden:

When it’s worth it.

I stare at the message, dumbfounded. I lock the phone before I reply with something stupid and look back at Evie, who is flexing her brow at me.

“We’re just friends.” I hold my hands up in defence. “We didn’t do anything the other day when I saw him. I was good.”

“But did you want to?”

I bite my tongue for a moment. “That’s a completely different question.”

“Oh my God.” She pushes herself up and beams at me. “You did, and you didn’t do it? I am so proud of you, Kay.”

“I kind of enjoyed his company without having to get in bed with him,” I admit. “It was nice for a change. If anything, it was more rewarding.”

Evie’s eyes widen in surprise. “But you still want to fuck him?”

“Oh, one hundred percent.” I laugh. “But I like what’s going on right now. It’s chill. No pressure.”

“My, my.” She wiggles her brows. “I am loving this.”

I exhale a long breath.

“When are you seeing him again?” she asks.

“I’m going to see Ava on Sunday,” I state. “I found a bunch of our old school memorabilia; she wants me to bring it over so she can show Jaxon.”

Evie hums. “And is Kayden going to be there?”

“Yeah.” I nod. “But I haven’t told him I’m going to be there.”

“Why?”

“Because I don’t want to make it a thing. I’m going to see my friend. Not him.”

Evie leans back on her palm, her eyes analysing me. “Okay. That’s fair.”

She checks her watch and curses. “I’ve got a meeting with my professor. I’ll see you later?”

“Sure.” I smile as she leans over to give me a quick hug.

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