Chapter 6 - Apple-green Ford Jitney
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Lilly's POV
"You must be insane if you think I will be driving in that to the ball!" When the apple-green 1911 Ford Jitney pulled up, Sade exclaimed in surprise.
The driver, an older wolf with gray hair, got out, nodded toward the two warriors, and quickly rushed to the back to open the door.
"What's wrong with going on the Jitney?" James asked innocently. "It's a classic and a wonderful ride! I would be thankful!"
I bit my bottom lip to hide a smile. Sade's face was now turning red out of anger.
I shifted my attention toward the little bus. It was cute.
"Besides, you require transport to the ball," Jacob added, scrunching his nose in annoyance.
"And we arranged it for you," James continued.
"Not in that!" Sade screamed, gesturing to the bus with a trembling hand. "It is—it's hideous! What will the pack members think of me?!"
"Yet, the rest of the she-wolves on the jitney seem not to care," James stated, raising an eyebrow as he gestured to the other ladies.
I instinctively swept my eyes over all of their faces, hoping to spot a familiar one. Yet, not a single face triggered a memory.
"They are just happy they have transport to go to the ball," Jacob snapped. "So should you!"
"I am not just anyone!" Sade yelled, crossing her arms around her chest and stomping her feet. "I have class, you know! That thing will ruin my hair and reputation forever!"
The girls on the jitney found Sade's remarks offensive, and they shifted uncomfortably in the small bus.
James rolled his eyes toward the sky. He seemed to do a little prayer—or was he counting to ten?
Jacob instead let out an irritated huff, his gaze shifting towards his brother, searching for a possible solution.
Sade's tantrums were familiar to me, but not to the warriors.
I couldn't help but find the situation a bit entertaining. Sade was a real diva.
Will she be able to sway the two brothers into letting her go with us?
Which one will give in first?
I couldn't help but smile. The tension growing between the three wolves was electrifying.
"Suit yourself," Jacob suddenly said and shrugged. He turned around and headed toward the limo. He seemed to have had enough of her demands.
I quickly covered my hand over my mouth, fighting back a chuckle before it escaped my lips.
"If you would rather not accept the ride on the jitney," James said seriously as he lowered his gaze. "The only other option is that you shift and go in wolf form..."
James turned, reached for me, and started steering me in the direction of the limo.
"But if I were you," he added, looking over his shoulder at her. "I would prefer to make my decision swiftly," he said. "You have wasted enough time, and the jitney needs to leave. I will not delay eleven other guests just because of your stubborn ass..."
"Why can't I go with you?" Sade cried after him. Her bottom lip quivered. She was about to release the waterworks to manipulate him.
"Because this is a private arrangement," Jacob said sternly, opening the car door for me.
James helped me inside, and I scooted over to the center of the seat.
"But Lilly is like a sister to me!" Sade cried. "She is practically family! Sisters stick together! We should go together!"
I rolled my eyes and bit my lip.
"More like an evil stepsister..." I hissed under my breath. I should have known she would eventually involve me...
"Did you say something?" James squinted his eyes as he got into the car.
"Nope," I chirped, shaking my head. "I was just thinking out loud."
James chuckled and winked, closing the door behind him.
Jacob went around the car. He opened the passenger's door and suddenly stalled.
Did Jacob give in to Sade's demands?
My heart rate quickened as worry kicked in.
I prefer not to share the car with her. Is it inappropriate for me to feel this way?
A moment later Jacob came into view—his face hard and his eyes black. His wolf must have taken over. His attention snapped back to Sade, releasing a warning growl, making her whimper.
I internally sighed, relieved.
I was glad that Jacob didn't allow her to come with us. She would definitely spoil my evening.
"Get in, brother!" James growled impatiently from my other side. "We are already behind schedule! Beta Zack is going to have our heads."
Jacob's attention snapped back to James, and he knitted his eyebrows in confusion.
"I said, get in!" James repeated, his face turning hard.
Jacob gave a quick nod, turned his gaze toward Sade, offering her one last glance, and got into the car.
"That she-wolf is going to drive me to something stronger than just alcohol," he muttered in his seat.
I chuckled, amused.
Jacobs's gaze snapped toward me. His expression darkened.
"Why isn't she driving you insane?" He huffed in annoyance. "She is impossible!"
That made me laugh even louder.
"I am serious!" he groaned, taken aback at my response. "I'll do anything—even chew off my wrists—just don't let me be the one to deal with her ever again."
"I am unable to make that commitment," I stated, exerting myself to suppress my laughter. "Besides, you two have done a better job handling her and her mother than I ever did."
James's and Jacob's interested gazes shifted towards me, and I could feel my face heating up.
I knew they were interested in knowing what I went through—they asked me a few times.
I was avoiding the subject. I wasn't ready to share my pain with a stranger just yet.
"She isn't worth getting upset about," I said, placing my hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Sade is just a spoiled brat. She doesn't know any better."
"Yes, but...." I shook my head, gesturing to him that whatever he said wouldn't change anything.
Jacob sighed, crossed his arms around his giant chest, nodded, and sat back in the seat.
I rolled my eyes at him, and he lifted a taunting eyebrow, making me laugh.
James quickly knocked on the driver's window, indicating that we were ready to leave.
The driver slowly pulled out of the driveway, my heart pounding rapidly in my chest.
This was it! I was leaving the Black residents—even if it was just for the night.
My gaze caught sight of Sade. Her face was flushed, and her eyes were dark and intense. She made her way onto the small bus, and then the she-wolves quickly moved away from her.
Will Sade ruin my night out of jealousy, or will it be one of my best nights?
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