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.

embarrassed to witness more, beat a hasty retreat. Those lovebirds had no shame, putting on a public display of affection at their age. They had seen enough. After a heated moment, Estrella

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

replied,

door to the suite. It didn’t matter if she locked

coat and purse, Estrella barely had a moment. before Jason wrapped his arms around her

glanced at him. “Lost all shame, have you?”

wish,” he

way, his lips brushed against her cheek. “You were the one acting like a neglected wife, saying I don’t hug or touch you.

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

her, clutching his stomach and wincing. Turning to face him, Estrella saw his pallor. She’d noticed his complexion was

she asked tentatively, “Playing the

at her, almost laughing. “Only you

make good on promises?” She was certain that if anything happened between them tonight, he wouldn’t be able to get out

can’t handle it, don’t try to be a hero. Who asked you to finish all that

that he must’ve 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 of alcohol at the bar, sticking

hadn’t he said something earlier? They could have come

the hot water, Jason gazed up at her. “Feeling sorry for me?”

I’ll have to visit the

took the water. “Dammit, heartless.”

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curses and conserve

a bit, Estrella urged him to

clothes, Estrella remembered how he had downed his drink in one go earlier that night. Reluctantly, she picked up her phone and called Drew. “Drew, Jason has

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