Page 63 of Sinning for Santa

“We wanted to see who was taking all your attention.” Allegra’s fucking acting skills are sensational. Really they are. I should give her an award for best bullshitter.

“This is Jaxcen,” I mutter, and the two girls beam as they turn their sights to my little mouse, who is now sitting ramrod straight.

“Hi Jaxcen,” Allegra says as she pulls up a seat near Jaxcen, while Eden takes the one Finn was in before, closer to me.

“Uh. Hi,” Jaxcen mumbles, her gaze dancing between the two teenagers.

Fucking teenagers. These two especially will be the death of me.

“I’m Allegra, and this is Eden.”

Eden waves, and Jaxcen offers them a warm but somewhat awkward smile.

“We haven’t had anyone new for a while.” Allegra continues, and ignores the fucking death glare I shoot her way. “It’s always exciting when we get a new lady in town.”

Jaxcen’s gaze darts angrily to me, and I frown, because what the fuck did I do?

“How often do you get new ladies in town?” Jaxcen snaps, and Eden answers.

“Usually at least one a month, but it’s been a while.” Eden turns her green eyes to me. “I know it’s never good circumstances, but what are the chances you’ll bring another teenager home with you soon?”

I roll my eyes, and Jaxcen gasps.

Fucking hell, these goddamn teenagers know how to boil my blood.

“Just remember what they have to go through to come here, Eden,” I snap.

“Nevertheless, we’re happy Jaxcen is here.” Allegra smiles while Jaxcen shoots me the most venomous dagger she can muster.

What the fuck is up with her?

“So when am I gonna get some Devon time?” Allegra asks, pouting again. “It’s hard sharing you with everyone.”

“What are you talking about?” Eden scoffs. “You had Devon time last week. I haven’t had any Devon time for at least three weeks.”

I’m about to tell the teenage brats to stop fucking around, when Jaxcen stands abruptly.

“I can't believe the way you two are behaving. This isn't okay.” She snarls at the girls before turning to me. “This isn’t okay, Devon. You are a disgusting pig!” She all but fucking yells, gaining everyone’s fucking attention before storming off, leaving Allegra and Eden snickering with laughter.

“You two fucking proud?”

“What?” Allegra asks like she’s done nothing wrong. “It’s just a bit of hazing. We do it to all the new girls.”

“For the fucking record, Miss Summers is not a new girl. She is simply a fucking guest for Christmas.”

Their faces fall. “Oh, we thought—”

“I know what you fucking thought, Allegra. And how the fuck did you get inside my locked office while I was gone?”

A sinister smirk pulls her lips wide. “You found the mistletoe. Have you had to kiss anyone yet?”

I could tell her the truth about who and what I kissed under the mistletoe, that’d really fuck with her, but I’m not that fucking crude, despite what Jaxcen thinks.

Allegra is a child and doesn’t need to be fucking exposed to that shit. Especially not after what she’s been through.

“Uh, Dev?” Ronnie comes rushing out. “You might want to come in here.”

Shooting the girls one last glare, I stand and head inside, to find Jaxcen standing behind the bar, holding a knife out in front of her.

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