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.

music was too

was hear her voice, talk to her, and 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 But a solid hand clamped down on

standing next to him was

Shit.

grin on my face and pulling Josh into a hug, but my voice dropped into a low growl as I leaned in

swaying a little. "She was at the game.

Double shit.

His words were slurred, and he looked like he was about two drinks away from passing out. I could see it in his

I

clenched my jaw, glancing

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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. You and me-it's not

sticking out her bottom lip in that exaggerated way she always did when she didn't get her way. "Awh, but

didn't let her finish. I spun around, already halfway across 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,

her to my side as gently as I could manage. "We

the booze, and Josh's condition, it was a shit show waiting to

looked up, confused, his eyes glassy, and his grin faltered. "No, man, I just got here! Stay for a little bit, would ya?" His voice slurred, and he

him

joke. "Josh, you're done.

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