“Sister?” he gasps. “Damn. I guess your family got the hot genes.”
I look around, and I’m relieved Nicholas isn’t in here right now. He might lose it if he sees Angelica drunk and Ty trying to take advantage of her.
“Take her,” I command to Grayson, and Angelica falls in his arms as he scoops her up.
“Damn she’s drunk,” Grayson sighs, and it’s apparent he doesn’t know what a creep Ty is or he would have already incinerated him.
“Take her outside for fresh air. Try the rooftop, it’s a little less crowded usually.”
He nods as he walks off, and I turn back around to step in front of Ty.
“If you get near her again, I swear I’ll shoot higher than your kneecaps. She’s eighteen, she’s new to her change, and she’s a little freaked out about some personal shit. Mess with her again, and I swear I’ll fucking rip you tp shreds. Got it?”
“Damn, momma bear. I was just dancing with the girl, and she came to me. I wouldn’t fuck a drunk chick unless I was dating her. Give me some fucking credit,” he defends.
“I did once, and you fucking ruined all credibility you had with me. Now go buzz in someone else’s ear. I’m sick of hearing your voice,” I blare, and then Hale swishes over to investigate.
“What the fuck did he do?” he growls, and I have to jerk him back before he rushes Ty.
“He just pissed me off. Don’t start anything. This is your party your people threw. I need to go check on Angelica,” I grumble, and he smiles lightly when he hears my kind words.
“I see. Can I call you later? I’d like to watch the fireworks with you,” he says too sweetly, and I just want to throw myself at him right now.
“I don’t know how long this will take. Besides, I’m beat. I’ll just see you tomorrow,” I mumble, and then he pulls my hand in his.
“I can go with you. I’ve served enough time down here.”
“I need to do this myself. Apparently, this is my fucking fault according to everyone else.”
He frowns at my exasperated and snarky remark, and then he pulls me to his body, his eyes showing me his soul.
“No, it’s not. I’m sorry I ever made you feel that way. You have every right to be pissed, confused, and even betrayed. You said what you did because you were hurting, baby.”
I take a deep breath, and then I struggle to keep the treacherous tears at bay.
“It’s too late to take my side now, Hale. I could have used you two weeks ago though,” I slice, and he finally releases me from his hold when he realizes nothing has changed the way he had hoped.
“I’ll see you tomorrow,” he releases disappointedly.
I dart off toward the rooftop, and I’m glad this night is almost over. Between the two men I love, the man I hate, the man I pity, and the girl too similar to me, I’m exhausted.
