Page 27 of Muse (Fighting Fate)

His phone started ringing as I spoke. “Speak of the devil…”

“Have fun.” I smiled and left him to it, hearing him tell Matt he’d be ready in ten minutes as I walked away.

I sighed as I sat down on my bed. I knew I’d only seen Jace last night – well early that morning, but I really wanted to see him again. It probably wasn’t healthy for me to be wanting him like that, but I liked the way he made me feel. I thought about texting him, but before I could decide how much of a stupid idea that would be, a text came through from him.

Soooo wish I could see you tonight…

My heart tripped a little at the thought of him wanting me as much as I wanted him. Without thinking it through, I typed a reply.

I’m heading out to meet Kaeli later. I could pop in to say hi if you want ;)

I hit send, not knowing why I was lying to him. Half of me was joking, but a lot of me was serious.

Yes, please! Ruby will be asleep by 8.

I stared at the phone, a little shocked. Holy crap. Could I do that? Could I just go over there for sex? My body ached with the thought.

Are you serious?

I held my breath while I waited for his answer.

More than you could know. It shouldn’t be possible after last night, but I think I’m already having withdrawals. I want you.

Oh wow. Damn that sounded hot. I swallowed. Well, he came to me just for sex, so it wouldn’t really be any different if I went there. Would it?

Okay

A light tapping sounded on the door and Aiden stuck his head in. He’d obviously just showered because his hair was still a little damp and he smelt of soap. “Matt’s here. Are you going to be okay?”

“Yeah, I’m just waiting to hear back from Kaeli. Have fun.”

He smirked. “Oh, I will. Look after yourself alright?”

I shook my head at his cocky grin, and he winked before retreating and closing the door behind him.

I sat staring at the closed door for a while, wondering what the hell I was doing. Was I really just going to go over to Jace’s for sex? I thought about how I felt when we were together the night before, and I knew the answer was a resounding yes. Jumping up, I ran to the shower.

Chapter 14

Jace

Okay

I blinked at Mia’s reply. Shit. She was seriously coming over? I honestly didn’t think she’d go for it.

I jumped up off the couch and scooped Ruby up off the floor. “Come on munchkin. Bedtime.”

She clutched me around the neck and giggled. “Will you read me a story?”

“Don’t I always?”

She nodded emphatically. “I want the one about the teddy bear’s picnic.”

I strode down the hall and into the bathroom, sitting her down on the bench. “Sure. Teeth first though, okay?”

She watched me put the toothpaste on with scrutiny. When I brought it to her mouth, she shook her head. “You forgot the water silly.”

“So I did.” I quickly dipped it under the flow of water and she opened her mouth dutifully.

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