Page 33 of As Thick As Thieves

Zavier and Ander had shown me basic stuff, but Cruz had been showing me how to do so much more. My brain struggled to keep up with all the information, but I could tell he was passionate about technology from the way his face lit up as he talked.

Facebook confused me more than anything, and I scrolled through my notifications to find a friend request from Drake and another from Jett. My profile was extremely private, Cruz had made sure of it, so I only wanted to have people I trusted having access.

My finger hovered over the accept button for Jett’s, and I jumped when Zavier spoke from behind me. I hadn’t heard him come back.

“I’ll give you some advice on girls, especially the raging psychopathic ones. If you don’t have Beckett as a friend on there, don’t add her guys. Beckett knows her guys won’t stray for other pussy, but she’d probably kill you for having the audacity to add them anyway.”

“He added me. Why would she be mad?” I frowned, and he raked a hand through his hair, a duffle bag slung over his shoulder with his free hand.

“Seriously, you need some girls in your life. They’ll teach you girl code that I don’t even understand, and it will save you from getting your ass beat. Trust me, girls are territorial, and they have no problem throwing punches over it. Find Beckett’s profile and add her. If she accepts it, then accept Jett’s.”

“Girls are weird,” I huffed as I accepted Drake’s and clicked on the search bar to type in Beckett’s name, making Cruz chuckle as he popped up beside Zavier.

“That’s nothing. Beckett’s killed people over her guys before.”

My eyes widened and Zavier scowled. “Dude, not your business.”

“What? You think I’ll sugar coat shit for my girl? Fuck that. I want her to know how unhinged Beckett can be so she doesn’t take any risks. You might want to keep secrets from your girl to keep her safe, but I don’t roll like that. I’m loyal to Penn over everyone else. No matter what.”

“Your boys come first.”

“Not a chance.”

Warmth filled me at his declaration, and even Zavier looked surprised.

“This just got serious. I’m going to go since you’re so insistent on me leaving. Don’t let Penn cook,” Zavier stated, and I scowled.

“What if I’m hungry?”

“Cruz can cook,” he replied dryly. “Call me if you need me.”

I said goodbye and let out a squeal as Cruz snagged my wrist and tugged me against him the moment Zavier left, being mindful of my injuries. “Get naked.”

“Excuse me? We can’t. Apart from my wounds, the cameras—”

“Zavier was being an ass, there’s no cameras inside,” he said flatly, steering me towards the couch. “And if you ride me, nothing will be touching your back or stomach.”

“What about Ander?”

Cruz already had his shirt off, my eyes dropping to his chest and abs.

“Ander’s in Stoneleigh with Riley. Do you need help?” he asked as he motioned to my clothes, a smile tugging at my lips.

“I know how to undress myself.”

“Doesn’t look like it to me.” He shoved his pants down his legs and dropped his naked butt onto the couch without hesitation, patting his thigh. “Jump on.”

“How do you know where Ander is?” I pulled my dress over my head, his eyes instantly going to my boobs. I’d taken my bra off when we’d gotten home, so I was completely exposed to him. “Are you sure there’s no cameras?”

“Baby, if you think I’d let anyone see you like that, I’m not being possessive enough. You’re mine. Zavier fucking Lopez doesn’t get the privilege of laying eyes on your gorgeous body. I know Ander’s in Stoneleigh because I tracked his phone.”

“Do you have a condom? I got the implant thing, Jade gave it to me, but it takes—”

“I wouldn’t risk it anyway with the antibiotics in your system,” he cut in, grabbing his wallet from the pocket of his pants and pulling a condom out. “Why are your panties still on?” I giggled at the look of confusion on his face, and I slowly pushed them down my legs, making him groan as he stroked himself. “Don’t tease me. I’m going to bust before you fucking touch me.”

“Be a good boy and wait,” I said playfully as I tossed my panties at his chest and stepped closer to him. He caught them, placing them beside him as he rolled the condom on and grabbed my waist to help me onto his lap.

His thumbs moved up and down on my hips affectionately as he kissed my throat, his voice full of heat. “Should I make you sit on my face first to warm you up?”

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