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I know he was misinformed and misled. I wish things were different, but what's done is done, and I can't keep harping on about the past.
Jacob is making things up to me now, and I'm happy he's willing to give Tempest shelter.
Bast clears his throat, pulling me back to the moment. I don't know how long we've stood here, lost in our separate thoughts.
“Levi has spares in the bathroom, and I showered after the game, so these clothes are still clean. I can rewear them tomorrow.”
He looks unsure, so I reach out for his hand.
He takes mine and sighs. “I wish you didn't have to see my father like that.” I immediately shake my head and move closer to him.
“Bastian, look at me,” I order, as he's been staring at the ground. He slowly lifts his head and I reach out to touch his face.
“Don't you ever apologize for the man who has belittled and abused you. I won't hear it, okay?” He groans and leans into my palm, nodding.
Ash and Jonas return, and I laugh at all the pillows.
“You do know that Levi has an odd obsession with pillows, right? We have enough to house ten people,” I say with a giggle, and Ash chucks a few back inside before locking their door.
We take a secret tunnel because I do not need my grandmother catching wind about my impromptu slumber party while my husband is away. She was surprisingly lenient tonight, and I don't want to test her. It's bad enough she's been bugging me about returning to my punishments, but that's not going to happen.
I worked for my redemption, and it didn't do shit. Now it's time for me to live my life. Plus, if I wanted to be punished, Levi would gladly do it in the bedroom.
My mind starts to wander to naughty moments and my panties dampen. I shake my head and clear my throat before the guys notice I'm acting strange. “I think I want to join the choir,” I say as Ash leads us through a few passageways. It amazes me how many hidden halls this place has, and that the guys know them by heart.
I still don't understand how they are always lit by candles.
Does someone relight them every day? At first, I thought they were fake flames and electric, but I was wrong, and I have a tiny scar to prove it.
“You should do that, Chas. You have an amazing voice, and I know Sister Mary has been hoping you would,” Jonas says and I smile.
“You should join with me. You're incredible yourself. We could do it together,” I suggest and he shakes his head. His cheeks darken and I sigh.
“I haven't performed in a long time. I wish I could, Chastity. But singing was something special I shared with my mom. After she passed, well…”
I reach for his hand and give him a quick squeeze.
“It's okay, honey. I would never want to intrude on your memories,” I mumble and he stops walking, spins in front of me and kisses my lips.
I'm frozen in shock, and before I can deepen it, he pulls away. “And that, Chastity Cross, is one of the reasons I'm in love with you,” he says and I blink, waiting for my brain to catch up.
“Madden,” I gasp and he scrunches his nose. I shake my head, clearing my throat.
“I'm Chastity Madden now.”
Rolling his eyes, he laughs. “I tell the girl of my dreams that I love her and she corrects her name.”
My eyes widen and I start to panic. “No. No, it's not like that at all. You just surprised me. I love you too, Jonas,” I whisper, then give him a quick kiss.
Ash groans and starts to mumble under his breath, but I don't know what he's saying. Bast moves closer to me and grabs my waist, pulling me into a tight hug. Jonas grumbles, but lets it happen.
“Let's get to your apartment so we can have some privacy. For all we know, these tunnels are monitored,” he mumbles against my neck and I nod.
Quickly moving along the passageways, we’re soon right by the steps leading to mine and Levi's apartment.
It doesn't take long for us to get inside, and Bast to have my back pressed against the now closed door.
I whimper as he kisses me hard. I know we should stop. They haven't completed the final trial, but the way my blood is heated and my core dripping, I don't want to.
