Chapter 57: Chapter 23

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Sweaty palms? Check. Pounding heart? Check. Anxiety attack? Check.

I really had no idea why I was so nervous about meeting the rest of Kings. I was already a part of the gang, and I currently am living with the three most dangerous people in it. Why, why was I nervous?

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I turned to face Mason, who was standing just outside of my doorway, an amused look crossing his features.

> I nodded, before his words settled in, and my features quickly morphed into disgust.

> I muttered, ignoring his laughter. I entered the bathroom and changed, a smile lifting the corners of my mouth as I admired myself in the mirror.

> Mason spoke as soon as I exited the bathroom, «>

Mason must have been referring to my comment earlier, and the thought of Sebastian 'putting me in my place' sent a wave of butterflies mixed with annoyance over me.

> Sebastian was now standing outside of my room, where Mason had been only minutes ago. Did everyone just feel the need to come to my room?

I glowered at Sebastian, my jaw clenching and my features contorting into one of irritation.

> I stated, not bothering to hide the vexation from my tone.

Sebastian merely smirked and openly let his eyes trail over my body. > I scowled as he turned to leave, and watched as he paused, looking back at me once more. > his eyes were lit deviously, >

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A blush rose on my cheeks and I immediately scoffed and turned away, stomping back into the bathroom. Mason didn't hesitate to start teasing me; his eyes bright like a young child's.

I swear, if he and Nate had met under different circumstances, they would have been the best of friends.

> Mason told me, watching as I applied a light layer of makeup.

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Mason's eyes widened and a grin broke out across his face, he grabbed my arm, pulling me back into my room and onto my bed.

> I muttered, adjusting my dress and fixing my tousled hair. Mason was bouncing up and down; eager to tell me all about how he met the great Sebastian King.

That was sarcasm, in case you haven't realized yet.

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My thoughts drifted off to the first time I met Sebastian, when he specifically warned me that Mason would be able to track me down if I ever tried to escape.

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> He shot back. His playful expression then morphed to one of seriousness, and he began talking again. >

That surprised me. From the way Mason was with Callum and Sebastian, you would have assumed that the gang life was something he had always been a part of, not something he joined.

A twinge of sympathy washed over me, but I held the pity away from my expression, knowing that it would be the last thing Mason would want to see.

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A thought went through my head, and my lips parted in surprise. >