Page 87 of Lovers Fate

I look up with a smile throwing him off. For whatever reason doing the opposite confuses him. He was probably expecting me to be angry and emotional.

“I hear you but I mean, really, ‘Where ya going baby?’” I mock. “Is that the best you can come up with?”

He is eyes drop to my sweater and thermal leggings. It’s cold out and there are moments like these that I’m grateful to cover up.

“What should I say then?”

I get a good look at him and he’s wearing a thick sweater and jeans. Expensive sneakers. I’m sure his parents wouldn’t approve of where he spends his spare time outside of school. It’s obvious he goes to college. He’s young and reminds me of Kaden.

“Hey, isn’t that the same girl who was at the burger spot with Kaden,” his friend says walking up popping open a beer.

The guy’s brown eyes brighten with interest. “Ah, so that’s your type. What would he say that would be interesting then?”

I glance at his friend. He holds out the beer bottle he just opened. “Want one?”

I’ve never drunk alcohol and I wasn’t going to start with these guys.

“I’m good,” I decline turning to his friend with the ultra-white designer sneakers. “Anyway, didn’t your mother tell you it’s not wise to talk to strangers.”

He snorts. “If I did that, how else will I get to fuck you.”

I wonder where that came from. He doesn’t look the type to say something like that but guys around here are full of surprises.

My smile widens. “You must have a big dick to have mouth like that.”

His eyes heat. “Was that better?”

“Could use a little more work but you still shouldn’t say that to strangers.”

“Why is that?”

I give him a wink. “You never know what they can do to you.”

I glance between him and his friend. It’s almost too easy.

“And what is that exactly?” he asks ,looking me squarely in the eye. Then his face scrunches with apprehension and a little fear.

A shadow looms from the staircase behind me. A crack of light from the fixture above splitting the shadow in two.

A weird sense of energy buzzes underneath my skin. I glance at his friend and his eyes lift behind my head. “Well, well. I guess we won’t find out now, won’t we? The freak is looking for his toy.”

I don’t have to turn around to know who is standing behind me. I’m not surprised he’s here. I’ve ignored his texts begging me to call him back.

“Is there are problem?” Kaden says unimpressed. “Or are you two jocks so desperate you hang out in motels to pick up girls?”

He walks around and his glare at the two guys is lethal when he steps in front of me like he’s my human shield. I appreciate him trying to save me but I can’t do this with him right now.

“See you around boys.” And descend the stairs as quickly as I can. When I reach the bottom, I reach in my bag for my phone to call for a ride.

“Athena, wait,” Kaden calls out.

I sigh opening the app. “What Kaden.”

“Can we talk?”

“I don’t think that’s a good idea. I think your uncle or whatever the fuck he is was clear that last time I was around.”

“He didn’t mean it.”

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