Contradictions by King Tiffany

Author:King, Tiffany [King, Tiffany]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9780425274804
Publisher: Berkley
Published: 2015-01-06T08:00:00+00:00

13.

“Holy hell, he totally played you,” Derek chimed in, sounding more impressed than necessary.

“Shut up,” I muttered, looking at Trent. I expected him to at least look remorseful for conning me, but he looked downright pleased with himself. The bastard even had the nerve to wink at me.

“Dude, that was freaking epic. I don’t think I’ve ever seen our girl here lose,” Derek praised him.

“That’s because I don’t lose,” I said through gritted teeth. “Not since I started playing my dad back when I was thirteen.”

“There’s a first for everything,” Trent said, smiling. His meaning was clear—he would be collecting on all aspects of the bet.

Derek continued to jabber away about my loss like a kid hyped up on caffeine. Without acknowledging him, I continued to straighten up, still not believing I’d fallen for Trent’s bluff. The guys pitched in and within minutes our living room was back to its previous state.

Adam and Tim hugged me before turning to shake Trent’s hand with gusto. Without even asking me if it was okay, they invited Trent to join us for the next game. I took it all in stride, not wanting to look like a sore loser. They said their good-byes, leaving Trent and me alone in the living room. Even traitor Derek had slipped away to the bedroom.

Trent shrugged into his jacket, but didn’t make a move to leave. I had pretty much ignored him since the game ended, but now that we were alone, it was a bit awkward. He stood watching me like he had something he wanted to say. If I didn’t know him better, I would almost think he felt guilty. If that was the case, good, it served him right to feel guilty. I didn’t care if I was being a hypocrite. It wasn’t my fault my plan to toast his ass at cards had backfired. That justification sounded better in my head.

“You played me,” I said, breaking the silence.

“Yep.” He looked downright pleased with himself, without the slightest hint of guilt. “I’d do it again if the opportunity presented itself.”

“I’m learning more and more about you. You’re not the good boy you pretend to be.”

“Whoever said I was pretending to be good? I had an opportunity, and I took it.”

“All for a date that’s sure to be a disaster?” I reminded him.

“And a kiss,” he added quickly.

“And a kiss,” I repeated. “I figured maybe you’d let me slide on that one since, technically, it wasn’t your idea. Anyway, I’m sure you won’t be as excited by the time the date is over.”

“Why do you think that?” He made the bold move of stepping closer to me. “And don’t tell me it’s because we’re opposites.” He moved even closer. He seemed to like invading my space, but I made no move to step away.

“I’m completely wrong for you,” I answered.

“What if I say I think you’re mistaken?” He leaned toward me, testing my boundaries.

“I may not have your brain, but I know this kind of stuff.

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