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Bastian throws his arm around me, taking me by surprise when he cuddles into me.
What the hell is happening?
Before I can pull away, the girl’s eyes light up as she watches us.
“My boyfriend and I don’t bite, I promise,” Bast grins. “We really just want to visit our friend.”
“Oh, my God, you two are adorable. My name is Taylee and I’ll absolutely take you,” she gushes. “I’m sorry for being a bit weird, but I swear I heard my mother’s voice in my head about picking up strangers.”
Taylee unlocks the doors and we pile in. Bast keeps his arm around me while we drive, and I want to shake him off.
Only Chastity or Ash touch me like this, and Bast isn’t either of them.
I lay my head on Bast’s shoulder so I can scowl at him without Taylee noticing.
“I know, I know,” he mutters. “We’re almost there and then you can have your bubble back.”
Nodding, I listen to the two of them chattering, counting the minutes until we arrive.
Clambering from the car, I thank her on my way out. “Have a good night, Taylee. Thank you so much for driving us.”
As I close the door, I hear her chuckle. “So he does speak.”
I do, but not when I know I’m going to mess up the plan.
Giving me space, Bast shrugs at me. “She wasn’t going to give us a chance if we were both straight,” he explains. “Picking up a hitchhiker is dangerous, and we’re both athletic guys. I didn’t want to freak her out, and you’re an awkward actor,” he confesses.
Barking out a laugh, I shake my head. “I really am awful at forced flirting. I overthink it all.”
Walking quickly to the ICU, we find Ash pacing.
“There’s something wrong with Chastity, isn’t there? Can I see her?” I’m freaking out. I don’t know any other reason Ash would demand we haul ass down here.
“Worse,” Ash grunts, and my breath stalls in my chest. I can’t lose her. She’s a light in my life. “Levi stole our girl and is marrying her.”
Bast looks at him in confusion, and I stare at him. Peacekeeping is something I excel at, but I also need more information on what’s happening.
“Ash… are you sure that’s what’s happening?” I ask carefully. Ash has a history of exploding and not waiting or asking the right questions.
Ash’s hands curl in and out of fists as he growls. “What do you think? Chastity was in his arms, freshly showered and cuddling him, and Levi was talking about how nice it’ll be to have her like this every night once they’re married,” he exclaims.
Holy shit. Married.Not wanting to add my emotions to the mix, I stay quiet.
“Huh. So you blew up, called us, and have been stewing as you waited for us?” Bast asks, rolling his eyes.
“Yeah. Pretty much. Why aren’t you both more upset about this?”
“Because I know your temper, Ash,” I tell him gently, grabbing his hand and pulling him with me to Chas’ room. “We’re going to go have a nice, adult conversation, and if you’re right, you can beat the shit out of him with me. Does that help?” I tease.
Ash can’t help himself as he sputters out a laugh. “You’re both assholes,” he mutters. “I wanted to be pissed off for a little longer.”
Snorting, I shake my head as I knock on the hospital door. “Come in,” Chastity’s sweet voice says.
She’s in the hospital bed propped up by pillows, and I walk over and kiss her forehead.
“You broke out?” Levi asks, sounding amused.
“Apparently you did something worth a family meeting,” I tease him.
