Page 90 of Hearts Storm

As we dance, I notice Logan side-eyeing us as he leaves the other men behind, making a beeline for the Mayor. Who, based on positioning, will put us out of his line of sight.

Smart bastard.

“Can we take a break for a sec?” Reyna’s voice is a little breathless.

“Sure. How ‘bout another drink to take the edge off?” I suggest, guiding her off the dance floor.

As we make our way to the bar, I spot Jax and Sasha. Jax is wearing a black suit without a tie, top button undone. He’s gown out his hair and is now sporting more of a faux-hawk. Sasha looks stunning in a deep emerald dress that makes her red hair blaze.

A few months ago, she’d flirted with me at The Brew, and I’d tried putting the moves on her, but as it turned out, she was only trying to make Jax jealous. And it worked.

“Well, hey there.” Sasha eyes us with a knowing smirk. “If it isn’t the hottest couple at the gala.”

“Flattery will get you everywhere,” I grin, flagging down the bartender. “White wine for the lady, and I’ll take another whiskey.”

Lips twitching, Jax gives me a nod. “Logan looks like he’s ready to explode.”

“Mission almost accomplished,” I chuckle.

Reyna’s cheeks flush as she slaps Sasha’s arm with the back of her hand. “You told him?”

“Ow!” Sasha whisper-crows. “Why is everybody always hitting me? Yes. I told him.”

Reyna shakes her head with a grin as they both turn to look across the room.

“Poor guy,” Sasha quips, not sounding even remotely close to sympathetic. “He deserves to suffer a little after how he’s been acting.”

“Hey,” Reyna protests, accepting the glass I give her. “I would’ve figured something out. Eventually.”

“Sure you would’ve, babe,” Sasha replies, patting her arm. “But it’s much more fun when we all gang up on him.”

I sip my whiskey, enjoying the burn. “So, Jax, how’s business at the shop?”

“Busy as hell,” he says, wrapping an arm around Sasha’s waist. “We just hired two new artists last month. And Carter is no longer Lizzy’s apprentice.”

“That’s great, man.”

As the conversation shifts to normal every day shit, I can feel Logan’s eyes burning into my back. When I glance over my shoulder, he’s watching us, so I shoot him a grin with a lift of my chin.

His responding scowl makes me grin even wider.

“You know.” Sasha leans in close to Reyna. “If you really want to drive Logan crazy, you should dance with someone other than Brex.”

Reyna’s eyes go wide. “Like who?”

“Like, I don’t know...” She glances over Reyna’s shoulder, sporting a wicked grin. “Alan? He’s been eyeballing you all night.”

Following her line of sight, I spot Alan lounging at a nearby table, nursing a beer, gaze shifting away when he sees me looking.

“No.” The single syllable spews from my lips, making both Jax and Sasha’s eyebrows shoot up.

“Easy there, slugger. You know I’m right.”

Clearing my throat, I dial back the territorial growl in my tone. “I mean, I don’t think it’s necessary.”

Sasha’s eyes narrow, a knowing smirk playing on her lips. “Ooooh. Someone is jealous,” she sing-songs.

“What? No,” I lie, taking another sip of my drink. “Alan’s a nice guy, but…”