Page 38 of Maddox
There’s a peculiar glint shining back at me that I can’t define but it sends another shiver down my spine.
Just as quickly as it came, it’s gone though and his brows flicker before he touches my chin and says, “He do that?”
“What?” I ask, flapping my hands.
Strangely, I feel as though I’m getting a glimpse of the real Maddox, and the notion does weird things to my insides.
When his fingers brush the furrow between my brows, I freeze, my skin warm under the gentle caress. All of which fades ashe steps back, summoning a pretty smirk to say, “Trust me, princess. I’m doing you a favor. You want dick, Joshy ain’t it.”
Wait. What?!
Any curiosity at his flip in behavior falls away and slamming my hand on my hip, I say, “What is your problem?”
His eyes ice over, and he glances away while I eye that damn tic in his jaw again.
What’s going on?
I sense something dark rolling around within him, but I don’t really know him and this isn't my business.
Still, my stomach churns and I can’t help myself which is why I touch his arm and ask, “Are you okay?”
Those icy eyes drop to my hand before he steps back and says, “This ain’t a game, princess. Pretty little cheerleaders like you don’t belong. Feel me?”
I’m sure my jaw drops but he walks away before I can comment, and I stare after his broody ass with a frown.
What was that about?
Whatever. I’m dizzy from the whiplash.
It would seem that there are layers to Maddox that I don’t understand and despite the urge to reveal them one by one, I turn away. If Maddox wanted to share, he would have and that’s fucking that.
With a last look at Maddox before he disappears into the crowd, I approach Josh.
Judging by his stiff shoulders, he’s upset, and I feel bad for what Maddox said, not that it’s my fault but why was Maddox such a dick?
“Hey,” I say, touching Josh’s arm but he slides away, avoiding my gaze.
“Don’t worry about it, Delaney.”
Eyeing his heaving shoulders, I’m at a loss and finally say, “Okay.”
“Just don’t do anything stupid,” he sneers, and I step back. “Maddox only wants easy pussy.”
I know his feelings are hurt but I’m tired of listening to someone else bulldoze over my feelings and his implications aren’t very complimentary at that.
I’m not easy.
“Seriously?” I snap before pushing back through the crowd.
Josh knew from the start how I felt, and I’m not interested in another asshole which is why I flash my middle finger in the air when he shouts, “Delaney!”
Maddox
Delaney’s wide-eyed stare follows me back to my bike where I slide into the seat before starting it up.
I knew I should have left shit alone but when I found her cozying up with Josh, I couldn’t ignore the icy cold feeling clenching my chest. He may be my cousin, but I know he’s also a little weasel who pushes shit too far.
Revving the engine, I take off with a spray of dirt, ignoring the couple making out in the darkness under a tree.
