Page 79 of My Broken Mate

Remy, however, seems to be weirdly content with Ayden’s words. “Kiki is a social butterfly,” he says. “I am sure she will love to get to know you.”

“And Lyle?” I ask.

“He is a bit more reserved around new people,” Remy says. “Comes with his father’s job, and his brother’s rank.”

“Is his brother the beta?” I ask.

“Yes, Levi is his brother,” Remy explains. “But I am sure he will come and join us in whatever you are planning. He is curious like that.”

“Then let’s set this up,” Ayden says. “Fi, how about you organize it?”

“Why me?” she asks with a frown. “It was your idea!”

“First of all, I already did the heavy thinking,” he says. “Then, Kata is busy, clearly.” He throws me a sly grin. “Plus, you know Lyle and Kiki.”

“Knowing is an overstatement,” she points out.

“I will ask them,” Remy says, stopping the argument immediately. “Just tell me the place and time.”

With him taking over the most worrying task, neither Fi nor Ayden has anything to complain about. “How about we watch some of the concert from that secret space?” I ask, just wanting to be alone with him.

Remy nods. “Let’s go.”

To my relief, Ayden and Fi don’t offer to accompany us and instead stay behind. Once out of the door, I can hear their excited whisper, though. “They are talking,” I say, blushing furiously.

“Let them,” Remy says. “I don’t mind.”

“Really? I thought you would,” I admit.

Remy chuckles. “Again, honest to your core. Do I look that stuck-up?”

I look him over. Even in his ripped jeans tonight, and as handsome as he is, he still looks serious. “Hm,” I say.

“You don’t even need to answer that,” he says. “Just tell me when I am becoming as serious as my brothers.”

He is not as serious as they, not as stern, but more distanced. I don’t tell him, though. This is the type of wasp’s nest I can’t poke at yet. It will need more time. Instead, I wait for us to reach the spot the manager showed us before, from where we can watch the band. KiZ spots us and winks at us before turning back to the audience. Once safe, I wrap my arms around Remy, surprised when I feel him stiffen. “Is something wrong?” I draw back to look at him. “I didn’t mean to inquire about your personal space,” I say. “If you don’t like to, I—”

“No, I like it,” he hurries to reassure me. “Just not used to it.”

Not used to being hugged?

“When was the last time someone hugged you?” I ask quietly. It’s like he doesn’t even know how it feels to be hugged.

“I can’t remember.”

I feel a lump in my throat at his words, but don’t know quite why I feel like my heart is torn to pieces. It’s what he said, but also how he said it. Instead of an answer, I hug him tighter, relieved when I feel his arms against my back. Eventually, he cups my cheek and makes me look up, lowering his face until he almost touches my lips. “How about we give Ayden and Fiona something to talk about?”

Chapter twenty-three

Like A Toddler

*KAT*

By the end of the night, my lips feel swollen and tingly. I have spent all my time making out with Remy as if we were two horny teenagers, hiding in a storeroom in school. I didn’t know I could even feel that way. I know I am simple-minded and probably not the brightest bulb in any room, but wanting to have a guy all over me is a completely new sentiment for me. All I want is to feel him against my body and have his tongue in my mouth. I thought he would be more guarded and reserved around me, but he isn’t. The way he kisses me with so much intent, I can’t help but fantasize about how it would feel if he fucked me!

My only experience was with my high school hook-up, and we basically fumbled during our first time, and then afterwards,were never able to make it not awkward. But now with Remy, I feel like it can’t even be awkward because I am burning for him.

“When you are done fucking each other’s mouths,” Ayden’s voice finally interrupts us. “How about we get out of here and go for breakfast?”