Jade "None of your business, Stepbrother," I retorted, turning away to open the fridge and grabbing a chilled beer from the freezer. Then, I heard a chuckle. "I wonder when your snarky responses will ever cease," his deep, throaty voice sent shivers down my spine, but I refused to show any reaction. "Let me answer that-They'll never stop," Chase interjected with a chuckle, joining us and leaning against the counter opposite me. "She likes to make everything last longer." I caught the innuendo, feeling a rush of crimson threatening to stain my cheeks. I couldn't believe he just said that! This jerk... "f**k off, Chase," I shifted my attention to the beer bottle, attempting to open it with my teeth-I'd seen people do it, so I thought I could too. But after just a momen

