PART 2 CHAPTER 132 LUKE

The bass thrummed beneath my feet, making the glass in my hand vibrate with every beat. The VIP section Jocelyn had somehow hooked us up with was perched above the dance floor, giving a perfect view of the crowd below. Neon

lights cut. through the fog, casting bodies in fleeting shades of blue, pink, and green. I leaned back into the booth, trying to shake the unease, tightening my chest. The place reeked of sweat, alcohol, and something else-maybe lust.

I glanced across the table, and there she was: Jess. That tiny black dress hugged her like a second skin, highlighting every curve, every inch of her toned legs that seemed to stretch for days. The same legs I knew had been running track, probably pushing herself harder th Fuck, I'm an asshole.

She looked stunning, sure, but a small, primal part of me didn't like how many eyes were on her. It wasn't just jealousy, it

was... protective, possessive. Every guy in this place had probably taken a look at her, and my blood boiled at the thought of anyone else even thinking about touching her.

I leaned over, trying to cut through the heavy pulse of the music. "How's track been? Are you running again? Where it's safe?"

She looked at me, her brows furrowed as if she hadn't caught a

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word I'd said. "What?" she mouthed, then pointed to her ears, shaking her head. "Can't hear you!"

Of course.

was too

feel her move beneath me. Without thinking, I decided to shut myself up the only way I knew would work. I reached for her, intending to

to him

Shit.

up, slapping a grin on my face and pulling Josh into a hug, but my voice dropped

at the game. Her friend's hot, so I

Double shit.

two drinks away from passing out. I could see it in his eyes: the loss earlier had hit him hard, and now he was using alcohol

I

my jaw, glancing

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like she was ready to make al move. Her lips parted slightly, and I could already feel the disaster unfolding before it happened. I shot my hand out, stopping her before she could ge "Courtney, no," I said, sounding a lot like an asshole, but I didn't care. "I'm with Jessica.

her bottom lip in that exaggerated way she always did when she didn't get

the room to Jess. I found her in Josh's arms, hugging him. Thank God she didn't see that. My heart was still racing, and I could feel the weight of Courtney's gaze burning into my back, but I

her to my side as gently

was a ticking time bomb. Between Courtney, the booze, and Josh's condition, it was

Stay for a little bit, would ya?" His voice slurred,

him before he

just laughed, stumbling around like it was all a fucking joke. "Josh, you're done. I'm taking you home," I said, gripping his

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