Chapter 19

I was completely smitten with Devland and he just kept saying all the right things to keep me around him. I truly didn’t mind his company, in fact, that was the best shopping experience I have ever had. I just didn’t want to be that girl that puts everything aside for a boy and couldn’t stand to be apart.

Although, I really didn’t want to be apart. After our perfect morning sex, I got ready to go shopping with Ziggy, or more accurately, follow Ziggy around while she takes forever finding clothes. I put on my suit pants, crop top, and suspenders. The usual. As I was finishing up getting ready, Devland came back wearing a black t-shirt and suit pants, once again matching the green on my eyes. Did he buy an entire wardrobe to match my eyes?

I rolled my eyes and before I could blink he was in front of me, his deep blue eyes sparkling. He spun me around and bent me over the bed. He grabbed my hair and pulled just hard enough to earn a moan from my lips. He ‘tsk’ed at me a few times before his hand connected with my ass hard. I moaned again and leaned back into him as much as the hand in my hair would allow. After the 5th hard crack on my ass, I was panting and ready to rip his clothes off. He leaned down and bit my ass where his hand was over my pants. He pulled me up with one arm after untangling it from my hair.

He ran his hand up and down my body as he kissed my neck. “We can’t have you late for Ziggy now, can we love?” He whispered in my ear. I don’t know if the sound I made was a groan or a whine, but I couldn’t help but blush at my own neediness. I felt his laugh rumble through my body. “Fine,” I said, turning in his arms to face him. I grabbed his neck and pulled him down into a kiss, biting his bottom lip and slipping my tongue to invade him. I put my hand on the tent in his pants and rubbed a few times while biting his lip before pulling away. “Okay, I’m ready now” I said, grinning ear to ear.

His eyes swirled twice before landing on my light blue and he smiled a big goofy grin at me. He leaned down to kiss my cheek, grabbed my hand and nodded towards the door. “Let’s go then, love.”

It wasn’t that I minded his touch but I didn’t want anyone to know yet. Besides, if there was a war coming this is just something that an enemy could use against us. Thankfully though, he let go of my hand as the elevator descended, giving me one last kiss on the cheek. We met Acheros and Ziggy at my booth. I downed my first bottle and asked for another, I would need it for shopping. I had brought a giant bottle that looked like it was for water but filled that with Pisco too, for the road. Acheros was wearing his typical lopsided grin and looked at me. “I don’t think I thanked you enough for your gift, D. I’m going to be using them as soon as someone will let me” he said, winking at me. That sneaky demon. Ziggy was turning crimson. “Oh that reminds me, have you had a chance to ask about that note yet Zig?”

I turned to ask her. “Oh um. No. I haven’t seen him since last night. When we were all together. Must have slipped my mind. Um. What did it say R.. Acheros?” Ziggy word vomited out. “Wait what was the gift?” Devland asked. I raised an eyebrow at Ziggy and Roo, expecting at least Acheros to pipe up but they were both too many shades of pink. “His and hers matching edible underwear” I said adding a wink only he could see. His eyebrows shot up in surprise and he let out a booming laugh. I grinned, that sound was better than the bells of hell. “And the note?” He asked once he composed himself. “Don’t you wish she would have come to your room sooner.” I replied. He let out a low rumbling laugh this time.

I left out the part of the note about Roo owing me a grand. Last time that Ziggy had doubts about them being fated and broke it off, Roo was inconsolable. I told him over and over again how they were just going to end up back together in a few weeks or months or even years and told him to give it time. I made the bet to try to get him out of his funk, and at the time he told me that he hoped I would win.

Now that I can feel the same pull I was even more impressed with Ziggy's self control. Ziggy changed the topic back to shopping and we started talking about the plans for the day. The boys were doing some shopping of their own and were going to take a quick flight before meeting us back at the bar. We all now all headed down to my garage, where I had my stash of cars and bikes. I went to get on my low rider but Ziggy whined at me about riding with her. I am weak, apparently, and obliged. Ziggy gave the two boys a hug, and I gave them both a handshake, one being more awkward than the other. Devland pulled me closer slightly and just said “be safe, please. Both of you” he added awkwardly. “You two do the same,'' I added with a nod. Ziggy got into my car and Devland got into Acheros’ and we were off.

Ziggy and I talked a lot on the road but conversation was always easy with her. It wasn’t until we pulled into the plaza with all of her favorite bougie shops that the conversation faltered. “Zig, what is going on with you. It’s not like you to be this unsure about anything.” I couldn’t hold it in anymore. She has never been this reserved and in her head. “What does it feel like for you?” She asked, turning to me without a trace of humor in her voice.

“What does what feel like for me?” I replied. I wasn’t giving anything away. Not yet. “Deave Morana, you know exactly what I’m talking about. I may not be able to feel your feelings but he nearly comes in his pants every time you look at him. It’s worse than Aella” she looked at me sternly. Aella was always borderline in a sexual trance around Jaakob, it was disgusting. I tried my best not to pry into the minds of my friends, but sometimes their thoughts are screaming at me. Before I could chastise her for peeking into him she stopped me “don’t you dare accuse me of prying, his emotions could knock me over every time he touches you. You have no right to talk to me about pushing Roo away when you’re doing the same with your fate.”