Something about the way he said it made me laugh. “She creep you out, too?” I asked.
Nico nodded, face darkening “she’s all white and… cold, I dunno. Was giving Stryker fuck me eyes.”
Theo pulled a disgusted face “she’s twice his age.”
“I’m hot.” Stryker smirked “and age doesn’t matter when a quickie’s all-“
“Shutup.”Nico groaned.
“She’s albino.” I informed them gruffly “and she’s got a thing for soldiers.” I shuddered as I spoke, shoulder brushing Theo’s.
“Oh?” Nico asked sarcastically “I hadn’t noticed.”
“The guys were having a field day with her last year.” I continued, unperturbed but disgust lacing my tone “I’m not sure if it’s legal.”
“Still obsessing over that, Matt?” Theo asked with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes.
We halted once we’d climbed the fourth staircase covered by the same red carpet bordered in gold. The guard we’d been following- Josh- made a vague gesture with his hand “this is the floor. You can choose your own rooms. They’re doubles.” He said gruffly, clasping his scarily big hands. I left Theo’s side, padding towards the guy.
I greeted him with a clap on the back, “long time no see.”
“Indeed.” He replied, narrowing his dark eyes at me “going off to Draelon and leaving me here.”
I grinned and shrugged “listen, Josh, you down for doing me a favour tonight?”
He raised an eyebrow, prompting me to continue. I lowered my voice “me and my mate have some lady friends waiting for us.” I lied “John won’t let us leave, but if you could pull some strings...”
He smirked, winking at me “lady friends, huh?”
“Hmm.”
“Anything for helping a mate get laid.”
As I’d predicted.
“Thanks. I owe you one.”
I bounced back over to Theo, feeling pleased with myself “we’re good.” I mumbled “for tonight.”
“And for the room. I want this one.” He pointed to the nearest door. I reached for the handle and swung it open.
“Ladies first.” I snorted, standing by the entrance.
“Uh, no. Fuck you.” Theo huffed, folding his arms over his chest.
“Alright. Bottoms first.” My grin stretched wider.
“Doublefuck you.” He gaped, making sure to shoulder me hard on his way in.
I cackled from behind him.
The room had a high ceiling decorated by a large crystal chandelier, tall windows draped in heavy dark curtains, and gilded moldings. Two single beds with ornate detailing sat on a patterned rug, alongside antique looking paintings and a fireplace.
“Cool, huh?” I commented, letting the door swing shut.
Theo nodded once, eyes falling on the beds and then travelling to the on-suite bathroom.
