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Chapter 24

Valencia POV

I wake up to the door banging, lifting my head from Zayd's chest. I turn my head to him, sleeping soundly with an arm over his eyes. He definitely is a heavy sleeper. Going down the stairs, I look through the peephole to see Jaxxon banging on the door.

He mumbles, "Open the door, dipshit."

I chuckle, opening the door, "Morning, Jax-"

"You won't believe what I just saw."

"What?"

"Gabriella was talking to James, when I went to grab a drink for Victoria. I overheard them talking about you. Gabriella was literally giving info on you, from your favorite drink to if your a heavy or light sleeper. And he was taking notes!" He exclaims.

I hear footsteps coming, turning my head I see Zayd shirtless, his body rippled with muscles. He walks over with only grey sweats, his eyes trained on me when noticing my discomfort. Giving Jaxxon a nod, he pulls me in by my waist, listening to our conversation as I try not to blush.

"Anyway, I get the feeling that James and Gabriella are planning something. And it's definitely not good." Jaxxon says slowly, staring between Zayd and I with a weird look.

Zayd and I just stare at him, he continues.

"So I took it you told her?"

"Clearly." Zayd deadpans

Raising his arms, " What's up with the mood today. Damn, I only asked."

Zayd rolls his eyes, and switches the subject. "Was there anything else you heard?"

"No, that's all. He was just asking questions about you-" Jaxxon gets interrupted by his phone ringing.

"Yes Victoria, I'm coming. No, your coffee isn't cold. I got held up, I'll be there in 10." Jaxxon sighs, holding a cup of coffee.

I laugh lightly, "We'll talk about this later on today. Bye Jax."

He nods and returns back to his car. Shutting the door, I turn around and cross my arms at Zayd, giving him a look.

"What was that about?"

"What was what about?" He asks, not turning his back as he walks to the kitchen.

"You being rude to Jax. He's helping us."

Rolling his eyes, "Yeah."

"What's going on, you seemed fine last night. What's up with the mood switch?"

He sighs, clenching his jaw as he steadies himself on the counter.

"I'm just pissed about James. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm gonna do."

"We'll figure it out. Together."

Shaking his head, "No, I don't want to bring you in this mess-"

"But I am in this mess. And it sure as hell isn't because of you." I cut in.

"Doesn't matter on how you got in. You're still in danger, no matter what."

"I'm not a little girl who needs help. I'm probably stronger than you."

He raises a brow. "You sure about that?" He asks as I nod. He throws me over his shoulder and runs to the couch laying me down as we both wrestle and laugh.

I suddenly realize the position we are in as he does the same. He looks down at my lips and starts to lean in, but presses his lips against my forehead.

I swat at him as he laughs and places his head on the crook of my neck.

His stomach starts to rumble as I laugh. "Guess food is not the only thing I'm hungry for." He says as kisses my forehead one more time before getting up. I gape at his body from his pecks down to his eight pack and strong v-line. This man never ceases to amaze me.