Chapter 36
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“Fine, fine, l’ll go.” They all squeal, getting the full attention of the guys. “But I have conditions.” I say
to no one listening to me at all anymore.
*What’s got you all excited, Love?” Alpha Lucas walks up and asks, wrapping an arm around Luna
Ava and kissing her softly on the cheek. He can’t seem to not touch her when he is within ten feet.
It’s really cute.
“We just talked Skylar into going to the mating ball.” She said happily as I winced and shielded my
eyes trying to hide as best I could from watching eyes, waiting for someone to make fun of me.
you weren’t planning on going?” Oliver asks, taking his usual defensive stance crossing his massive
tattooed arms over his chest. Why would he care if I go? He’s got Marnie to entertain him anyway.
There’s no way I’m going to be able to hang out with the guys much with the Barbie trio around.
“Uh, no. Where have you been the last couple weeks? I hate all of this dress up stuff and I’m not old
enough to find my mate, so it’s kind of pointless. But it’s Sierra’s one and only time to go, I can’t
miss it, according to her and the Luna.” Dripping my last words with sarcasm just for her.
“We have to go shopping this weekend.” Sierra claps her hands, like the Luna, skipping right over
my last comment.
are totally joining you, you know, for professional opinions.” Sam adds, stepping comfortably close
behind Sierra and trying to wrap his sweaty arms around her shoulders. She squeals and jumps out
of his grasp.
“Gross, you are exceptionally nasty today, go shower before you touch me.” She wipes her
shoulders off with her own towel scowling at him as we laugh.
you just want to watch me make a fool of myself trying on stupid dresses.” I roll my eyes at him and
laugh at my friend.
“It will actually be a nice change from your usual choice of baggy and comfortable or workout
clothes.” He laughs and jumps out of the way as I aim a swift kick to his butt. “It will be interesting to
see what you’re hiding. I’m sure you’re fit enough to make all the girls jealous.” He wiggles his
eyebrows at me.
I take a deep breath fighting the heat in my cheeks. “Fine you can come, but you are buying me
food.” I snap back, missing another kick as he dodges around my brother to hide from me.
“Deal. Little Bit.” He stays behind my brother, intelligently anticipating another attack from my foot,
but he reaches around Mateo to shake on it and then he’s looking at me funny.
‘What?’ ask, questioning if I really want to know.
“l was just wondering if they made dresses in hobbit sizes.” He laughs along with everyone else and
takes off as I chase him across the field. I easily caught up to him and jumped on his back. He jogs
back to the group like, I’m not even there, both of us laughing.
“Hey, Sam, let me help you out, you have a tiny little something on your back.” Oliver chimes in and
lifts me off Sam by my armpits and holds me out away from his body like someone who’s never held
a baby before. His large hands have a firm grip on my ribcage and I am painfully aware of how
close he is to touching my boobs with his massive hands and I’m not sure what to think about that.
My feet dangling off the ground.
“Put me down a*shole_” I kicked my legs backward, trying to divert my embarrassment, earning
more chuckles from everyone since it did absolutely nothing.
“Let me help you with your baggage.” I’m still squirming as Dakota grabs me bridal style. At least I
feel less like a little kid now. I wrap my arms around his neck naturally, to try and hold some of my
own weight. My brain kicks in at how close I am to him and feel embarrassed all over again. Before
my cheeks can even flame up. Cam steps up to us.
“That’s not how you carry her properly.” Cameron quickly scoops me up with one arm and throws
me over his shoulder. I squeal and then laugh at the abrupt change in direction. His hand rests just
above my knees, in between my legs. He gives me a playful squeeze while all the guys continue to
laugh.
“Is she the new toy you’re all trying to play with now?” Sierra laughs at them and smacks my butt
while I’m in a compromising position and can’t do anything to stop her. The smack was hard enough
that I could feel my butt wiggle with the impact and I let out a little squeak.