I didn't want him abandoning Zane, but as the saying goes:you can force a horse to the water, but you can't make them drink.
Zane was an adult.
It was a shame that he abandoned his brothers who postponed their plans for his own feeling of insecurity, but he needed to realize the consequences of those actions.
"He needs to understand you guys won't always come after him anymore. Maybe when he slowly comes to terms with that and begins to miss both of you, he'll come around. We just have to do our part and let him be," I advised.
Kage finished his beer before nodding.
"I think that would be the best,” he confessed quietly.
He still looked a little hurt but he had a bit of resolve twinkling in his eyes as they scanned me slowly.
"Did I mention you’re smoking hot by the way?" he questioned.
I laughed.
"You said that in the car. I think the beer is getting to you."
"Well, it's my third one, so probably,” he replied with a grin.
Then his eyes lowered to my lips. I loved how his eyes showed just how much of an effect my appearance had on him.
If it weren’t so crowded, I would have kissed him right then and there.
He must have understood my expression, because he leaned in to whisper in my ear.
"Want to go somewhere quiet, just us?"
I slowly nodded when he leaned back. He grinned; his hand slipped into mine and we began walking towards what looked to be a hall with smaller rooms and washrooms off of it. As we made our way down there, my eyes spotted Zane's group and his green eyes noticed my gaze.
Our eyes locked for three seconds before I forced myself to glance away, looking at the graphic design on the back of Kage's white shirt instead.
We moved to the hallway that had little rooms that reminded me of the last house party we were in. My instincts told me to look over my shoulder and when I did, I noticed Zane wasn't far behind wearing a guarded expression.
Hmm. Why is Zane following?
We moved into a room and Kage closed the door, putting a spell on it. I looked around at the small space, which reminded me more of a washroom than a bedroom. I grinned at the tiny bed that was more suited for sitting than it was for any interesting activities a couple might do.
"What's with this room and why does it look like a cheap love motel?" I questioned, taking a step forward to be at the edge of the tiny bed. Kage grinned.
"The rooms are made smaller like closets so at parties like these, they can have more of them cause you know people love to enjoy some alone time." He winked, taking a step and sitting beside me.
"Why did you put a magic circle on the door?" I inquired with a grin.
"I don't want us to be interrupted."
He turned to stare into my eyes before his gaze lowered to my lips.
"Interesting," I whispered as he leaned forward.
I closed my eyes, waiting for Kage's lips to meet mine.
When they did, they were so soft and kissed me with purpose as his hand brushed my cheek and slid into my hair.
For my first kiss with Kage, it was the perfect balance of sweet and gentle, just like his personality. I knew under his usual appearance and behavior was a far darker side that I'd only seen when he was upset or aroused, which made me curious when he'd show me more of that side.
We slowly parted and I opened my eyes to stare into his blue-green ones.