Page 142 of Finding the Forward: Part One
Verity looked into my eyes and cupped my face with her hand. Her nails had snowmen on them. “I love you. I don’t regret us being so cute we’re photographic. But I forgot that loving you will bring the haters. I hate the haters.”
Shit. I hadn’t considered that random people would hate on her for dating us.
“Don’t read the comments,” Jonas told her, joining us.
“I know.” Her shoulders drooped. “But my friend Saphira reads all the comments, and some people don’t like that your pack chose a nobody like me.”
He got in her face and snarled, pinning her to the mirror in a smooth, fierce gesture. “We had this chat. You are not nobody. You don’t talk shit about yourself.”
“That’s hot,” Dean whispered, putting an arm around me.
Where’d he come from? He must be done with goalie shit.
“I know.” My dick grew hard as I watched them. Jonas’ reaction was a little strong. He probably wanted an excuse to touch her.
“She looks great in your shirt. You’re welcome.” He grinned at me.
“Document this shit, send it to me, then block and erase. Repeat as needed. We can always change your number or go to the police. Or both. Don’t take any of this to heart. We don’t let the assholes win. Understood?” Jonas’ voice rumbled with authority as his nose touched hers.
The room went awash with sexual tension. We could be seconds from seeing them kiss.
“Yes, Alpha Jonas.” Her gaze didn’t waver. Verity’s neck tilted with the slightest acquiescence.
He pressed his forehead to hers. “That’s my little alpha.”
“Jonas, don’t beat up my sister.” Mercy stood there looking smug.
“We didn’t ask for cockblocking, Mercy,” Dean teased.
“Yeah, I didn’t need to know that. But you are pop-blocking.” Mercy’s eyes rolled. “I came for the cake pops.”
Pop-blocking?Good one.
Mercy went over to the mirror and picked up a ribboned basket full of snowflake cake pops.
Jonas got off Verity and looked at her expectantly. “Send it to me now.”
“Yes, Alpha Jonas.” Verity did something on her phone. “Done. If we’re finished, I should get to campus. I’ll call you later. Have fun at the party tonight.”
No. Not really. It was a holiday party for Thunderbolt, the equipment company that sponsored me. At least AJ was my date.
“I’ll shield you from the haters the best I can, Kitten.” I held her tight, torn up at how this could affect her.
She gave me a kiss on the lips, then kissed Dean. Verity stopped in front of Jonas and kissed his cheek. Yeah, they wanted to fuck. With a wave, she left with Mercy.
“You and Verity should file paperwork with HR,” I smirked.
Jonas was frowning at his phone. “That’s a good idea.”
“Who was it?” I came over to Jonas.
“Hopefully, just some fan that wishes they were her.” He showed us the text.
Unknown
Stay away from them, you little whore.
Or else.
