Chapter 102

When Steve rolled into the pool hall, he spotted Jace going to town on the pool balls, clearly working off some serious frustration.

Instead of trying to calm him down, Steve casually grabbed a cue from the rack and sauntered over." Same old game. Wanna play?"

Jace didn't even acknowledge him, just kept hammering away at the balls. After missing a few shots, he finally snapped, slamming the cue onto the table before storming out. Steve sighed, set his cue down, and trailed after him. "So, what did Keira do to tick you off this time?"

"Who says it's about her? Don't bring her up," Jace snapped.

Steve couldn't help but chuckle. "Come on, man. She's the only one who can get you this worked up. What's the deal? Can't handle that she's over you?"

Steve always had a way of hitting where it hurt, and this time was no different.

Jace whipped around and grabbed Steve by the collar "You better shut your mouth."

Steve stayed cool, meeting Jace's glare. "What'd I say?"

Jace's mouth opened like he was about to fire back, but he clammed up.

After a second, he let go, his hands dropping to his sides. He wanted to tell Steve to stay the hell away from Keira, but saying it out loud would mean admitting just how much he still cared. And of course he cared.

Since Keira had joined the Johnston family as a teenager, he'd known she was meant to be his. He never fought the idea. In fact, he'd always thought of her as his future wife, protecting her like she was already his.

his girlfriend like it

was pulling away, even standing up to him for some other guy. It felt like his favorite toy had been

know exactly why you're pushing my

totally in love with Keira," Steve

tension.

just used to

Steve nodded.

whatever, let her do what she wants, I'm done caring," Jace huffed, waving it off like he didn't even want

thoughts, before m

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go fix things

things," Steve said, pouring

that. Give in

"Isn't that the point? Girls are meant to be spoiled, right? What else are they for, just to cater to you or

what did you mean?" Steve asked, locking

unsure of how to respond. Finally, he muttered, "She's just having a tantrum. She'll come back once she cools

set down his teacup.

at

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did a number on Jace. He

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