Screw My Childhood Sweetheart His Alpha Brother Marked Me First novel Chapter 35

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Cass’eyes widened to a comical level as we approached.I sent her a pleading look. The scowls and grimaces from the rest of the guys at the table told me neither of them would be helpful at keeping the peace.

I eased onto one of the benches. “Hey, guys.”

I got an array of greetings, as Anson lowered himself to the seat on one side of me and Knox took the other.

Cass‘ gaze flicked to my arm. “Shit, Senna. What happened?”

“Jasmine knocked her down in gym. Hit her so hard, she passed out afterwards,” Anson answered, his jaw tight.

A hard glint appeared in Caspian’s eyes, the blue going arctic. “Are you serious?”

“It wasn’t that bad,” I argued.

Anson sent me a look. “I had to catch you when you passed out so you didn’t crack your skull. I’d say that’s bad.”

River leaned forward so that he had a better view of me. “Are you sure you’re okay?”

“The nurse checked me out. I’m totally fine. I should’ve had more for breakfast. That’s why I fainted.”

Cass scanned the cafeteria. “I was wondering why Jaz wasn’t here. She never misses a chance to rub up against Knox.”

I stole a glance at Knox, whose cheeks had a bit of a red stain.

“Are you guys together?”

His eyes flared as he shook his head. “No. I’ve never given her any reason to think I was interested either.” A muscle in his jaw ticked. “But we grew up together. Her mom and my dad are close. There are a lot of people who thought we’d end up together.”

An ache bloomed in my chest at his words. Knox noticed the shift in my expression and leaned forward slightly. “Senna, I need you to know–I have no interest in her. None. Please believe that.”

The sincerity in his voice should have been comforting, but instead it made my throat tighten up.

Why did that make me want to cry? My skin began to itch, that too–tight–for–my–body feeling that was becoming familiar. I let my eyes fall closed for a minute, trying to center myself.

“Hey.” River’s voice was gentle beside me. “You okay?”

When I opened my eyes, everyone at the table was looking at me with concern. “Sorry,” I managed to get out, “I’m just… really wiped out today.”

River’s hand lightly touched my shoulder–just a quick squeeze, but it was somehow comforting. “We’ve got you.”

I took a deeper breath and managed a small smile.

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Chapter 35

“Thank you,” I whispered.

For a moment, silence settled over our table. Then Anson cleared his throat.

“Are all of you-” he started, but stopped when he caught Knox’s sharp look.

“Anson,” Knox warned. “Not now.”

His jaw hardened, but he nodded.

I leaned my elbows on the table and pinched the bridge of my nose. “For the love of all that’s holy, can we please turn down the testosterone a notch.”

Ridge barked out a laugh. “Good luck with that.”

Cass reached across the table and patted my shoulder. “When the boys are being dumb, I just ignore them. Works like a charm every time.”

Jack leaned in and kissed her neck. “But we can always get your attention back.”

Caspian cleared his throat. “Let’s talk about our history project. We need to settle on our topic and divide up the research. Can we meet at your house, Senna?”

I stiffened. Anson seemed to pick up on my tension and moved in closer so that his body was pressed up against mine. I did my best to keep my face relaxed. “My mom hasn’t been feeling well, so I don’t think my place is a good idea.”

River put a hand on my knee, his thumb tracing lazy circles around my kneecap. “We could always use the library.”

Between Anson’s warmth pressed against my side and River’s gentle touch on my knee, I felt like I might spontaneously

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