Page 39 of Hidden Fate

His mouth dropped open, and he patted his chest.Are you saying you only find my body attractive?

Your face isn’t bad.The smile broke through.I mean…it’ll do.

It’ll do?He gasped and jumped on the bed, his fingers digging into my sides.

I giggled, jerking away. My sides were the ticklish part of my body. He straddled me, locking me in place.

Tears streamed down my face from my laughter.Please stop. I can’t take much more.

Just like that, he stilled. “I guess, but just so you know, I won’t be putting out for a while. Not until you begin appreciating this face.”

“Lies.” I squinched my nose. “You can’t hold out on me.” I lowered my hand and grabbed his crotch, which was already hard from him being on top of me.

“Fine,” he scoffed, then kissed me. “But I’ll have you know I love every part of you, including your foul breath.”

I slapped my hands over my mouth, my face burning. I blew out and sniffed. “Fine, I’ll go brush my teeth.”

“I was just teasing.” Chuckling, he pulled my hands away from my face and kissed me again.I had to get you back somehow.

Unable to refuse, I kissed him.And I was teasing, too. Your eyes were the first thing that drew me to you.

He winked.I know.

“Where were you sneaking off to?” I wiggled out from underneath him. Though he was aroused, he had something else on his mind.

“To find Vlad and Errol and learn the details.” He stood and helped me out of the bed. “I felt bad not waiting up, but having time with you was more important.”

My heart swelled. “Let me go with you.” I hurried to my feet, threw on my clothes, and ran my fingers through my hair. “I’m hungry, anyway.”

Taking my hand, he led me into the kitchen. The cheery shamrock cabinets greeted me. The kitchen was spotless, but the smell of bacon and eggs lingered, indicating Cassidy had already cooked and cleaned up breakfast. I glanced at the time and noticed it was after ten.

“They’re finally awake.” Elliott sighed and placed a hand to his forehead. “It’s been days.”

“Are you having aGone with the Windmoment?” I teased as I opened the refrigerator in search of something for Thorn and me to eat.

“Sis, I didn’t fart.” Elliott dropped his hand on the wooden table. “I would own it if I did.”

Thorn broke into a fit of laughter.Your brother doesn’t know much beyond video games and random gross facts, like peeing on fires.

Don’t remind me.I grabbed some bacon and two cold biscuits.

“She meant the movie, dumbass,” Eva deadpanned. “I swear, I love video games as much as you do, but I still know the romance classics.”

“Says the person who thoughtSuper Mario Kartwas the best game ever.” Elliott crossed his arms. “So I don’t take offense.”

“I wassix.” She grabbed a napkin from the middle of the table and tossed it at him. “You thoughtDonkey Kongwas an epic game!”

“Fuck, itisepic.” He lifted a hand. “Two badass gorillas or some stupid cart that slides on bananas. Please, you make me sick.”

Where were Sol and Mindy? I needed them to distract Eva and Elliott from their bickering. “Where is everyone?”

“Outside, training with the oldies.” Elliott smirked.

“Elliot!” I slammed the door shut and glared. “They are your elders.”

“Please. Tia is an instigator, and Belinda pretends to be offended but eggs her on. Let’s not even talk about Merlin and Ryu. Those two are worse than me. They took over my gaming system this morning until Vlad and Theron came upstairs and told them they needed to train with the others.” Elliott rubbed his hands together. “And calling them oldies riles Tia up, which serves her right for telling Mindy I was staring at her all morning.”

Oh, dear goodness. I opened a cabinet and pulled out two plates, which I covered with biscuits and tons of bacon.

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