Chapter 94

Estrella paused mid-stride, turning to Jason with a quizzical look. “So, did you know that Jesse swapped her juice with Rachel? The juice you had the waiter toss was actually

fine.”

Estrella and Jesse had seen it all. The tricks Rachel was playing were nothing compared to the ruthless games they’d encountered nearly a decade ago.

The brief exchange between Jason and Estrella left Bryce reeling in shock. Suddenly, he felt like the only fool among them, utterly clueless.

And in truth, he was just that-a complete fool.

Shivering, Bryce stammered, “Estrella, hearing you and Jasono talk like that gives me the chills. Maybe we should steer clear of these places.”

He knew Ella and Jason were tough cookies, but he wasn’t nearly as hardcore. What if someone took advantage of him? He was still a virgin, after all.

Jesse snorted with disdain.

Bryce defended himself with conviction. “Estrella, I’m not being a scaredy-cat here. Take tonight, for instance. You’re a looker, and what if someone really did take advantage of you? Plus, this is Jason’s turf. What’s he gonna do? Lay down the law or let it slide?”

Estrella retorted, “I am a married woman. A little hug or a pat on the back doesn’t mean I’ll lose a piece of flesh. Besides, come morning, if he doesn’t recognize me and I don’t recognize him, no harm done.”

No sooner had she finished her sentence than she yelped in pain. “Ow, ow, ow! Jason, put your gorilla strength to better use. Let go already.” She wrestled his hand away, her grip firm and defiant.

Jason, still irked by her earlier comment, pulled her back forcefully. “Estrella, you let someone else try that and see what happens.” If any guy ever touched her, he’d lose his

hands.

Estrella teased him, “You had your chances, but you didn’t use them. So I might as well give someone else the-” She was cut off mid-sentence as Jason, pinching her chin, leaned in to seal her lips with a kiss.

lovebirds had no shame, putting on a public display of affection at their age. They had seen enough. After a heated moment, Estrella managed

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suite. Estrella saw Jason sauntering up, hands in his pockets. She turned to him, puzzled.

replied,

utter disdain, she swiped her card and opened the door to the suite. It didn’t matter if she locked him out-Jason

his arms around her from behind, resting

glanced at him. “Lost

wish,” he

looked her way, his lips brushed against her cheek. “You were the one acting like a neglected wife, saying I don’t hug or touch you. Tonight, you’ll get your said, his right hand boldly sliding under

you’re some genie granting wishes? Get your hand off.”

him, Estrella saw his pallor. She’d noticed his complexion was off

she asked tentatively, “Playing the victim?”

up at her, almost laughing. “Only you

you’re still trying to make good on promises?” She was certain that if anything happened between them

Estrella handed him the water. “If you can’t handle it, don’t try to be a hero. Who asked you to finish all that liquor?”

hit the alcohol too hard tonight, damaging his stomach lining. She suspected that he had been uncomfortable for a while. That was why he hadn’t touched a drop

They could have come back to rest instead

Jason gazed up at

to you I’ll have to visit the hospital

the water. “Dammit,

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save your curses and conserve

Estrella urged him to take a shower and get some

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