Someone offers me a drink.
I slap it out of their hands.
“Why take it? So you can drug me? Fuck off.”
For the record, it was a girl who handed me the drink.
Even still… I don’t take drinks from strangers.
I kind of sulk in a corner and listen as some frat boys talk over the music, praising the hockey team.
Next thing I know some of the guys are walking by and being introduced.
Then I remember what’s up.
Puckford must be playing Laterden.
Sworn enemies.
The Pirates against the Buccaneers.
Yes, seriously. That’s a thing.
Mac grabs Violet and gives her a big kiss.
Gabriel points at Ruby and she waves a middle finger back at him.
There’s Villi. There’s Knox.
Oh, look… no Jax…?
I’m suddenly intrigued.
Then I start to worry.
What if Ward found out that Jax looked at my ass. Would he get some guys together and…
I have no idea where Ward is right now.
Jax is missing.
Oh. Shit.
My heart jumps up into my throat.
I turn to make a calm exit to…
I freeze and gasp.
Jax is standing right behind me.
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MILA
So, no, Ward isn’t beating up on Jax right now.
Why would I even think that?