Rules Of The Game by Wilder J. & Wilder Jessa

Author:Wilder, J. & Wilder, Jessa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-06-04T00:00:00+00:00

TWENTY

LUCAS

Jax: Where the hell are you?

Me: I’m on my way.

Jax: You better hurry your ass up and get here before coach notices you’re late for pre-game warm up.

Tucking my phone into my back pocket, I grabbed my bag from my bedroom floor and rushed to get out of there. I was running late to the rink, and if I didn’t get there soon, Coach would sit me out. I headed toward the front of the house, swinging open the door, but the second I twisted the handle, I heard a noise from behind me. I turned just in time to see Piper step out of Alex’s room and immediately shut it. I sucked in a breath, and my chest tightened as I took her in. I’d only seen glimpses of her throughout the week, having spent considerable energy to keep us apart, leaving me completely unprepared to see her now.

She was stunning with her blonde hair pulled back off her face, exposing the delicate column of her throat, and she had on a simple black dress that hugged her body as it swished just above her knees. The muscle in my jaw ticked as I looked her over.

Her outfit had date written all over it, and my chest tightened painfully.

I fought back a growl. “What are you doing, Killer? Not coming to our exhibition game?”

She startled, her gaze snapping to mine. “Um, no. I’ve got plans.”

“What sort of plans?” I knew I didn’t have the right to grill her. I fucking knew I’d given that up, but damn if I didn’t want to drag her back into my room and lock her in.

Piper’s foot tapped on the floor, and she placed her hands on her hips. “I’ve got a date. You know the Hunt isn’t going to win itself.”

Fuck. I curled my fingers into a fist and bit back my words, unsure if I was going to give her shit or fucking beg her not to go.

I swallowed hard, getting myself together. “You look good, Piper.”

Her eyes widened, then looked down. Not the response she expected. I wanted to run my thumb over the pink flush of her cheeks and tip her head back to look at me.

The doorbell rang, breaking the moment, and I swung it open.

A lean fucker stood in front of me, wearing dress pants and a crisp white shirt. He pushed his glasses up his nose, getting a better look at me. Was this what she wanted now? Some kind of intellectual hipster?

He cleared his throat. “Ah, is Piper here?”

“Who are you?” So much for staying out of her way.

He tried to look behind me, raising his voice. “I’m here to pick her up. She knows I’m coming.”

“I didn’t ask what you were doing. I asked who you are.” I blocked the doorframe, effectively hiding Piper, but she pushed under my arm and smiled at him.

“Ignore him. He’s just being the overprotective brother’s best friend.” Sharp pain pierced my chest, and she visibly flinched before continuing. “He’s harmless.

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