Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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.

him, a little shy but totally glowing. The

my friends are here," I said

before turning to

She was totally using that title on purpose, making a little statement

for you," I said, shooting her a reassuring smile and giving Wade a nudge of warning. "But if he so

to

one's on me. Something you

she said, grinning

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 how awkward Wade seemed. Once they were out of earshot, Jace commented, "Looks like Hayden's

a kid," I said, rolling my eyes as I gestured toward the elevator. "Anyway,

didn't...

J felt

about Bruno's message was Hayden. How would Jace know to even ask?

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head toward a spot in the lobby. "Those two over there-they've been

but now I

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

sounded chill. Hayden had said