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.

next to him, a little shy but totally glowing. The two of

I

quick, cautious glance before turning

She was totally using that title on purpose,

look out for you," I said, shooting her a reassuring smile and giving Wade

pink, but she still came to his defense. "He'd

one of the tickets. "This one's on me. Something you can't buy anywhere

said, grinning

go on ahead," I said, noting Wade looked a little like 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

my eyes as

tone shifting. "You didn't... run into any trouble getting here,

J felt

who'd heard about Bruno's message was Hayden. How would Jace know to even ask? "Huh?" I tried to play it

Chapter 553

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

them before, but now I

they? Hayden's people, keeping an eye out? Or someone from Bruno's

I said, hoping I sounded chill.