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I casually looked around the room. Axel laughed at something Ethan was saying, probably a joke, and Colin andSean, who were seated next to him, joined in. I was honestly surprised that Axel didn’t beg off tonight after what happened with his parents and the news about Preston. Then again, he needed distraction more than anything. And I was going to make sure he got it.

Axel casually pulled out his phone and my heart began to race when I saw the smirk on his face.

Axel: If by fundraiser you mean we’re going to fuck all night, yes, we will work on that for sure, boyfriend.

I bit my lip, trying not to smile or, worse, laugh out loud.

Jace: Can you tell Colin? Then give him your key card.

Axel: On it

Axel leaned over and bent his head to talk to Colin. I checked and responded to some of my messages while I waited for his response.

Axel: Done

I leaned into Finn.

“Colin’s agreed. You okay rooming with him?” I asked, suddenly feeling guilty for deceiving my friends.

“It’s good. But only this one time.”

I nodded, relieved, offering my hand under the table. “Pass me your key card. Colin will have yours and you can grab it after dinner.”

Finn passed it over and I quickly shoved it in my pocket.

Jace: What did you tell Colin?

Axel: The truth.

Jace: ???

Axel: Finn can’t take my snoring, and you sleep like the dead.

Jace: LOL, he didn’t question it?

Axel: I didn’t say that. He gave me a look. It’s only a matter of time. You know that?

Jace: I know.

Axel: Are you worried?

Jace: Are you?

I held my breath.

Axel: No.

Thank Christ I wasn’t the only one.

Jace: So, it’s not a matter of if the team finds out, but when?

Axel: Yes.

Jace: Just like that?

Axel: Just like that. Now get your sweet ass up to our room, Honey.

I shot up out of my chair like a spring.

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