Hands Off The Ice King novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Levi’s POV

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“You’re abusing my kindness now, Matthias,” I said as he entered my car. Apparently, he had been invited by Beth to serve as my ‘bodyguard’ because I didn’t want actual bodyguards following me around at the event.

“Hi, client,” he greeted as he got into the back seat, already knowing his place. I wasn’t going to let him sit in the passenger seat. “Oh, come on. I even went to your place instead of demanding to be picked up.”

“You stopped my car by standing in front of it,” I grumbled.

“It was effective, wasn’t it? Now, we’re heading to the party together.”

I sighed and shook my head, continuing to drive to the hotel. I actually didn’t want to go, but Beth forced me to, saying it would be good for the media to see that I was well and alive. She looked really tired, so I agreed in the end.

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Matthias shifted closer, his head popping through the gap between the driver’s seat and the passenger seat. He looked at me and then let out a deep sigh.

“You’re just wearing a white button-up with white slacks, but why do you look so good, man? The world is truly unfair! I had to go to the salon for hair and makeup!”

“Skill issue.”

I shrugged and continued driving.

Matthias stayed there for a moment, just looking at me, which annoyed me. I was about to slap his forehead when he suddenly asked, “Is there any progress with Hope?”

I turned to him in surprise, and his eyes widened immediately, his hand reaching for the steering wheel.

“Eyes on the fucking road, Levi!” he exclaimed. “We nearly died.”

I clicked my tongue and pushed him away.

“It’s fine,” I muttered. “I got it under control.”

His question, on the other hand, still caught me off guard.

“Why would you ask that?”

Matthias sighed and settled back into the seat.

“Didn’t you ask me that night regarding Hope?”

“I didn’t,” I denied right away.

“You can’t lie to me anymore, Levi,” he said, and I could see him smirking through the rearview mirror. “I admit I’m stupid, but I love butting into other people’s business. I’m practically an expert in that field. There’s no other woman in your life except Zayla, Beth, and Hope at the moment. The first two are impossible…” he paused.

“Unless Beth-”

“Damn, I didn’t think you were into older women. I’m not mad, though.”

“Fuck you,” I cursed at him, and he chuckled, his laughter filling the space.

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Chapter 85

“I’m right. I’m right! It is Hope, huh?” he said in a teasing tone. “So, what happened between you two?”

He shifted back to his previous position, making it feel like he was breathing down my neck.

“Did you tell her what you felt about her?”

“Yeah,” I answered, knowing that beating around the bush for him would just make this conversation longer.

He froze.

So, I turned to him, and he really looked like he had turned to stone. Was it that shocking?

“Wait, really? It’s that easy? So, are you guys together now?”

I frowned and glanced at him again, confused this time.

“Together? What do you mean? I asked her to have sex with me.”

He froze again, and this time, I didn’t look at him anymore.

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“Of course,” he whispered to himself. “Of course, it wouldn’t be this easy. I’m an idiot for getting fooled. It’s your first time, after all.”

“You know I don’t do relationships, Matthias.”

“Yeah, you don’t,” he said. “It’s because you were surrounded by broken relationships throughout your life, and you don’t know how to process your feelings, so you just shut them off. You’re an emotionally constipated hot guy who’s bound to live a complicated life!”

I looked at him seriously, and he pursed his lips.

“What nonsense are you spewing?”

“Sorry, sorry. It just came out. I didn’t mean to break the fourth wall there. Anyway, did Hope slap you for asking that?”

“No,” I answered. “We had sex.”

I swore the car shook when he jumped in surprise.

“Stop being dramatic,” I sighed.

“How can I?” he exclaimed. “This is the first time you’ve had sex with someone! You don’t even touch anyone. Fuck, I don’t know how to feel about this. It feels like I’m watching my son discover the world for the first time.”

“But at the same time, I can’t help but think you’re an idiot. When I told you to be honest with your feelings, I didn’t mean this.”

“Why?” I muttered. “It’s different with Hope because I don’t hate her touch. That’s why I asked her to have sex.”

He was silent for a moment before letting out a deep breath.

“You’re hopeless.”

“So, what’s your plan now?” he asked.

My mind drifted to Hope, unbidden. The way she looked under me and how she reached when she woke up after we had sex. I couldn’t deny it. She was really cute.

I honestly didn’t think it would feel that good, but it did.

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