Shadow Mate - Jen L. Grey Page 0,59

out with any idiots tonight. At least, pick a pretty one with a brain."

"We'll see." He winked at her.

Soon, Max's dorm came into view and my pace increased. I hadn't seen him for such a long time. Within ten minutes, we were knocking on his door.

When the door opened, I got pulled into loving, comforting arms. "My baby sister." He took a deep breath and let me go. "Was the drive okay?"

"Yeah, Dad, it was." I stuck my tongue out at him.

He nodded his head and smirked. "Okay, that's kind of fair." His eyes then landed on Bree. "Ah, Nate said he'll meet us outside in ten minutes. He got stuck helping his roommate with something."

"It figures." She sighed. "He can't be anywhere on time."

"And who are these guys?" Max glanced at Tripp and Kai.

"Oh, this is Tripp." I pointed at him. "He's a freshman like me, and we met on the tour that Kai," I said as I pointed at Kai, "gave on campus."

"Well, I'm Max." He glared at Kai and Tripp. "So how long have you been at Wolf Moon?" His gaze landed right on Kai.

"I'm a junior." He shrugged.

"His dad is also a regional alpha who reports directly to my dad." Bree grinned at him. "And one of the best guys I know."

"Oh, really now? How's Nate going to like that?" Max crossed his arms across his chest and smirked. "I could have fun with this."

"Kiss my ass." Bree narrowed her eyes at him and grinned.

"Did you get our tickets?" Surprisingly, I was ready for the game.

"Sure did." He pulled them out of his jeans pocket. They were bent as if they had molded to his ass. “Let me grab my stuff, I need to get there soon to warm up.”

"Then let's get rolling." I led the way back to the stadium.

We hung around outside the stadium, waiting for Nate while Max joined the team for warm-ups.

When Nate finally appeared, heading in our direction, a huge ass grin filled Bree’s face. “It’s about damn time.” She ran over to him, and he pulled her into his arms, kissing her in a way I’d never wanted to see.

“Uh... ” Tripp glanced over to me and Kai. “Is it just me, or does it feel like I’m watching the beginning of a porn video?”

“Dude.” Kai chuckled as he shook his head. “Accurate, but not needed.”

“Bree?” I cleared my throat hoping to get some sense back into both of their heads. “We need to get in there. The game starts in thirty minutes.”

“Fine.” She pulled away and took his hand. “Let’s go before they all start whining.”

“Start?” Nate laughed and pointed at me. “She already has.”

“You better watch it.” Bree pulled him over to our group. “She may kick your ass.”

“After watching her stand up to your brother, you could be right.” His eyes landed on the two guys. “Who are they?”

“Oh, hi.” Tripp held his hand out to him. “I’m Tripp, and I’ve never hit on her.” He pointed to Bree.

“Well, why not? She’s hot.” Nate wrapped his arm around her.

“I told you they don’t act like new mates.” It would be amazing if I had a mate who made me feel that confident and secure.

“Wait, he’s your mate?” Kai shook his hand next. “I’m Kai. I’ve been friends with her for a long time, so if you ever need stories…”

“Yes, he is but no,” Bree said as her eyes widened, “don’t even offer that.”

“We’ll talk later.” Nate pretended to whisper, causing Bree to smack him in the stomach.

“Let’s go.” This is how things were supposed to be—friendly, comforting, and fun.

Within seconds, we were through security, and Nate led us to where our seats were. Both teams were out on the field, warming up. My eyes went immediately to Liam. I could pick him out of the crowd easily.

His body stiffened, and he turned in my direction catching my eyes.

The world seemed to stop, but I forced my feet to continue moving.

He stared into my eyes and pointed at my brother. He made it clear: one wrong move with Kai, and my brother would get injured.

The problem was that all of the heirs were on the offensive team with Liam being the quarterback. My brother was a defensive back on KSU, which meant they would be up against one another and they could inflict injury on him. This was the way they could hurt him and easily get away with it.

After a few seconds, I tore my gaze from