Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 553

"Did you get a ticket for the game?" Jace asked, smoothly dodging whatever I'd been about to say.

"Not yet. Got any extras? I'll buy one off you," I shot back, not even trying to play coy.

Why take the long way when there's a shortcut?

Jace just laughed. "I have some, but they're not for sale."

He pulled out two tickets from his pocket. "These are reserved for me. Steve hooked me up a while ago."

My heart did a little flip. Steve hadn't exactly called to invite me, but he'd saved me tickets anyway. Maybe he was hoping I'd show up?

I took the tickets from Jace. "Mind if I grab one more?"

Jace paused, then finally pulled out another.

"You're like a walking ticket booth," I teased, slipping the extra ticket into my pocket.

He just smirked, brushing it off. Honestly, I had no clue what else to say to him.

suitcase. Yuna walked next to him, a little shy but totally glowing. The two of them had this cute vibe

here," I said to Jace, getting to my

a quick, cautious glance before turning

She was totally using that title on

I said, shooting her a reassuring smile and giving Wade a nudge of warning. "But

but she still came to his

one's on me. Something you can't buy

she said, grinning as she took

he wanted to bolt. "If anything comes up, just give me a call." They headed off quickly, and I had to laugh a bit at how awkward Wade seemed. Once they were out of earshot, Jace commented, "Looks like Hayden's little sis is scared I'm gonna swoop in and steal you

rolling my eyes as I

his tone shifting. "You didn't... run into any trouble

J felt

Hayden. How would Jace know

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a step closer, tilting his head toward a spot in the lobby. "Those two over

before, but now I felt a rush

an eye out? Or someone from Bruno's side, ready to stir

Hayden's," I said, hoping I sounded chill.