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The others continue chatting—or more shouting now, with the volume of the music to drown out the sex pests—but as Alex’s lips descend on mine, they all vanish. Everything around us fades away, leaving just the two of us.
One hand rests on the back of my neck and the other grips my arse so tightly, there isn’t an inch between us.
I don’t hear the front door; nor do I notice we’re joined by others until an unfamiliar female voice fills the air.
“I found some strays out in the hallway. I assume they belong to you lot.”
Alex and I pull apart just as Theo growls angrily behind me.
“Rhea, what the fuck are you doing here?”
I blink when my eyes land on what looks like a younger version of Emmie.
Just how strong was that cocktail?
She’s dressed head to toe in black—ripped denim shorts, fishnets, biker boots, and a black tank that shows off way more cleavage than I’m sure she should be, seeing as she’s Theo’s little sister.
“I heard there was a party, so here I am.”
“I don’t remember extending an invitation to my underage sister,” he snaps, stepping up to her. There’s a muscle in his temple pulsating as he glares.
“But it’s okay to invite Miss Andr— Sorry. Mrs. Cirillo?”
“Brianna was our friend before she was a teacher at—what am I doing? I don’t need to answer to you, kid.”
“No, you’re right, you don’t. Just give me a drink and I’ll jump straight to enjoying myself.”
“Oh, no. You are not—”
“Dude. Chill, yeah?” A blonde girl I’ve never seen before says, stepping up to Rhea and throwing her arms around her shoulder.
The second the boy in my arms speaks, I get a clue as to who she is.
“Did anyone ask for your opinion, Pest?”
“Fuck you, Deimos. Her surname is all the invite she needs. Come on, Rhea, let’s go make cocktails.”
“Oh no, I don’t think—”
“Theodore,” Isla sighs, stepping right into his space. “How old were you when we all got wasted in my parents’ garden after some party?”
Theo’s jaw tics.
“Exactly. Younger and way fucking dumber than Rhea. Wouldn’t you rather she do it here than out there where any motherfucker could take advantage of her?” she says, gesturing to the city beyond the windows.
“Daemon,” Theo growls, his eyes still locked on Isla’s. “Rein in your best friend. She’s a pain in the arse.”
“Fuck that,” Daemon scoffs while Alex laughs. “There ain’t no motherfucker who can tame that.”
“I knew turning up was a bad idea,” another voice says, capturing my attention.
Ant smiles at me in greeting, and my own lips curl up.
“Evie,” Alex growls in my ear. “I can practically hear your thoughts.”
“What?” I ask innocently. “I’ve no idea what you’re talking about. I do think we need more drinks, though.”
“Behave,” he warns before releasing me so I can hug Ant.
