"Hayden and Alexia are looking at us. I can see them from the corner of my eye," said Ace.
"Really? What should we do? Do you think they know?" Vanessa rushed out in a raised voice, barely managing to look casual.
Ace chuckled, "They're smart. They must have noticed that something is off." He leaned in closer, and his nose almost touched hers. His warm breath fanned her face, "Do you think we should tell them?"
"T....tell them what?" she stuttered. His amber eyes held hers in a spell. His deep voice went lower, almost to a rumble in his chest.
"Y'know, that you and I are an item? That you are my mate?"
"N....no. I think it is a bad idea. Besides, y....you're not my mate," she replied, still stammering. Her heart beat louder and faster in her chest until she was certain that it would p
