Page 40 of Scarred

There’s no way in hell I can go back and lie in an empty bed right now. I’m too amped up from the win, and seeing Luna still has me on edge.

Now that the game is over, and I’ve got my thoughts back, all I can think about is her with that guy tonight. I could use a drink and some distraction, or I’m going to go out of my fucking mind tonight.

“That’s what I’m talking about,” Foxx grins, slapping me on the back. “I’ll see you over there when I get done with my interview.”

I nod as he walks away. Grabbing my phone, I check in with Mae, making sure everything is good at home. She’s watching a movie in bed, and Scarlett is sound asleep in her room as usual this time of night.

Taking the player’s exit, I walk outside. There’s a group of fans waiting off to the side, and I take the time to sign a few autographs and give the kids a few selfies before walking in the direction of the bar.

When I arrive at Breakaway, I use the side entrance and smile at Roger, who handles the VIP door as he lets me in with a grin.

“Great game, Mr. Blade. I can’t believe you walked away with a shutout against the Wildcats.

“You doubted me?” I feign being hurt, and he laughs. “Have a good night, Roger,” I smile, making my way through the crowd.

“You too,” he hollers behind me.

Congratulations are said as I walk by, and people recognize me. I nod politely and smile as I make a beeline for the VIP section.

Once I cross the ropes, I breathe a little better and feel less suffocated. I spot Knox on the corner sofa and see Savi next to him. She’s talking to a brunette, and my heart stills in my chest when I realize it’s Luna.

“Cayden! You’re here!” Savi pushes to standing, her round belly looking like she’s ready to pop at any minute.

I shake my head to clear it as she approaches me. “For God's sake, Savi, don’t get up on my account. Shouldn’t you be resting with your feet up somewhere?”

“You sound just like Knox,” she says, rolling her eyes before hugging me. “I’m perfectly fine. It’s just a little harder to get around these days, but it’s been a while since we’ve celebrated with the team after a win, so I talked Knox into bringing me here tonight. And I’m so glad I did!”

Her blue eyes are bright with excitement as she motions at the couch. “I ran into Luna between periods and insisted that she and Connor stop by here after the game,” she says, sitting back down and smiling at Luna before she turns back to me. “It sounds like Scarlett is enjoying her dance classes. I was just asking Luna how it was going right before you got here.”

Connor.

So that’s fuckboy’s name. I’ve never been the jealous type, but right here…right now…I feel it pumping through my veins whenever I think of the two of them together.

I glance at Luna, and she seems nervous. Her body language is off, and I can tell she’s on edge.

“She’s loving it.” I take off my jacket, throwing it on the back of the chair next to me, and loosen the collar of my shirt before taking a seat across from them. “In fact,” I say, looking right at Luna, “after my game on Wednesday, I watched her latest class late that night. It’s a nice setup you have there for the parents to be able to watch when we can’t be there. I especially love the live feed.”

I know I’m playing with fire, but I can’t help it. Her brows knit together, and I can almost see her mind putting the pieces together when I mentioned Wednesday specifically.

Her lips part in a soft gasp when it finally clicks, red staining her cheeks when she realizes I could have been watching her. She quickly averts my eyes and nervously bites her bottom lip, causing my dick to restlessly twitch in my pants.

“Thanks for the recommendation again, Savi,” I turn and smile at her. “Seems Luna is a great fit for us.”

What the hell am I saying?

The words are just falling out of my mouth, and I can’t seem to stop them.

“It looks like it,” Savi murmurs, eyeing me closely before glancing at Luna, who’s studying me like she doesn’t know who the hell I am anymore.

That makes two of us.

“God, this place is amazing.” Fuckboy appears just then with two drinks in his hand. “I’m glad we came,” he smiles at Savi before taking a seat next to Luna.

“Me too,” Savi beams, leaning back against Knox. He immediately wraps his arm around her waist, diverting his attention to the conversation he was having with McCormick and Kane to kiss her hair before going back to game talk. His hand rests possessively on her round belly, already protecting what’s his.

“Don’t you think we had enough of these last night?” Luna laughs as Connor hands her one of the espresso martinis in his hand.

“You can never have enough of these,” he grins, taking a sip. “And last night at your place was no exception,” he winks.