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In an instant, I push past Maddox and step into the hallway. Unable to look at him out of sheer humiliation, I walk briskly down the hall to the bathrooms.
To my surprise, there’s only a couple guys in there. Tucking myself behind Maddox, I try to hide as I slip into one of the stalls.
“Chick in the stall,” I hear someone holler, but Maddox immediately shuts them down before chaos ensues.
“Mind your fucking business,” he snaps at the loudmouth.
I finish up then step out of the stall and rush out as fast as I can. As my feet hit the hall, laughter ensues, and I feel like a child. When Maddox laughs along with me, I’m reminded of why I’m so drawn to him. It’s so easy to be myself with him—effortless even.
We get back to the room and Maddox leads me through the door with a lax hand on my hip. I halt, shooting Maddox a nervous look, and it’s like he’s reading my mind.
“Fuck Lev. He was just trying to make you uncomfortable by being an asshole.”
But what if that’s the problem? What if Idowant to fuck Lev?
I’m happy to see that Lev is now standing at his dresser with his back to us and his pants on, but when he turns around, showing his bare chest, my heart jumps into a frenzy.What the hell has happened to me and since when am I such a hornball for this guy? Or all of them, for that matter?
“Morning, Angel,” Ridge says as he jumps up from his bed. I didn't even know he was back, but his presence brings a smile to my face as the memories of last night infiltrate my mind.
“Good morning.”
He crosses the room, wearing a pair of gray sweatpants and a black hoodie. “Sleep well?” he asks as he presses a chaste kiss to my cheek.
“Very well. Thank you.”
Suddenly, I’m the center of attention. All three guys are just silently staring at me, and my body feels like it’s caught on fire.
I draw in a deep breath, hoping someone says or does something soon because this is awkward as hell. Are Ridge and Maddox thinking about last night in Maddox’s bed? Is Lev contemplating his next plan of action to assault my body?God, I hope so.
“All right then,” Ridge finally says, and I exhale my pent-up breath. “Got you breakfast on the table, Angel. Maddox and I have to head out.”
“We do?” Maddox asks, unaware they had plans.
“Yep. 10-33. A real one this time.”
“What’s a 10-33?” I ask, assuming it’s some sort of secret friend code, but curious what it means.Maddox said it last night at the party to Lev, but I was too caught up in the moment to question what it meant.
“Important shit,” Lev chimes in, his face lit up with a mischievous grin. “And while they’re out doing that, you get to have breakfast with me.” He plops down on his bed, arms crossed as he leans into the headboard.
“Oh, joy,” I sing, a bit of sarcasm in my tone. When in reality, I literally feel like jumping for joy. I’m a masochist, plain and simple. A glutton for punishment.
“I’m trusting you, man,” Ridge says, eyes narrowed on Lev. “You fucking hurt her in any way, shape, or form, I’ll light your bed on fire with you tied to it.”
“Well, fuck.” Lev scoffs. “You just ruined my plans for the day.”
Maddox steps in front of me, takes my hands in his and looks softly into my eyes, while Ridge and Lev toss insults back and forth. “Call me if he starts getting too…Lev.”
I give him a reassuring smile and kiss his lips softly, letting the warmth of the moment linger for a few seconds before I pull away. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll probably just eat then head back to my room.”
“Just keep your guard up. Still don’t trust him with you.” Maddox’s hands shimmy down to my ass and he smirks. “You were incredible last night. Did I tell you that already?”
My cheeks warm and my lips curve in a smile as I chuckle. “You did, actually.”
With a mischievous glint in his eye, he steps closer and gives my ass cheeks a firm squeeze as he whispers seductively in my ear, “Good. And I'm going to keep reminding you until I get you in my bed again."
“Can’t wait,” I mumble back, feeling faint and weak in the knees. I lean my head back to look at him as I bite the corner of my bottom lip. “Cancel your plans for the day and we can do it right now.”
He grumbles, “You’re killing me, baby.”
