Damaged Elite (The Darlington Elite Book 2) by Waverly Alexander

Author:Waverly Alexander [Alexander, Waverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-12T05:00:00+00:00

The ride home is awkwardly silent, aside from Tommy spouting off poems about how big his junk is and Patrick threatening to pull over and fight him in the street if he doesn’t quit.

Once in the driveway, Patrick and Tommy are quick to bail and rush into the house, leaving me with Zach. When we make it inside, almost to the kitchen, he moves to stand in front of me. He’s looking down at me, studying my face, and I’m not sure what he’s looking for.

I break eye contact because I can’t focus when he does that. It’s like he pulls me inside him, and I can feel every emotion he has. Behind him, I see Everly and Patrick in the kitchen. She’s leaning over the counter, pen in hand, a thoughtful expression on her pretty face. She’s probably making the grocery list for the guys because if she doesn’t, they come back with a cart full of Mountain Dew and beef jerky.

Patrick’s actions surprise me, though, because I’m so used to him being his snarly, broody self. He actually looks quite boyish, probably because he thinks it’s just the two of them, no one watching. He’s standing beside Everly, and he playfully bumps his chest into her shoulder, staring at her profile, trying to get a reaction as he lowers his face to her ear. I don’t know what he’s whispering, but she’s blushing. I realize then that she’s probably ignoring him on purpose, and maybe she plays into their relationship dynamic more than I first suspected. She’s got him wrapped around her finger, and I can’t wait to be there when he finds out.

I force my eyes away from them when I hear Zach grit out, “You went on a date with him because you’re pissed at me.” I’m not sure if he wants an explanation, but he’s going to get one because I’m done with his shit.

“It wasn’t a date. He said he’d help me study. I don’t have any interest in Tim romantically and you know it.” I pause, trying to figure out the best way to word what I’m feeling. “I did go study with him to get away from you, this.” I gesture between us, hoping he understands I’m referring to the awkward sexual and emotional tension that makes me feel like I’m drowning. “I had no idea that he was going to take me to a restaurant instead, and the way he just assumed I’d be willing to go out with him…he’ll never get me to trust him again. Besides, you guys scared him off, so you don’t have to worry about it anymore.” I purposely leave out the way he ordered for me at the restaurant and ignored my protests because it would just add fuel to the fire.

“Do you really think that guy could protect you?” Zach’s voice is hard, and I suspect it’s because he really was worried about my safety, and I do feel a little guilty about that.

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