His Mission (HIS SERIES Book 1) by SAKINA HUSSAIN (each kindness read aloud TXT) 📗

the table in the far corner that's covered with party food.

"Food!" Ivory yells loudly, charging towards the table with her hands outstretched. I burst out laughing, shaking my head at her tipsy state.

"Hey Ivory, who's your friend?"

I turn to see who the voice belongs to and instantly recognised him. The same dark hair that was once holding a gun at Jones.

Brett.

"Hey Brett. . . These are my friends, Emily and Trisha." Ivory giggles, stuffing a cheese stick into her mouth. I smile at him as I realise he probably doesn't recognise me. The last time he'd seen me, I was bleeding out on an abandoned house floor with a bullet lodged into my stomach.

"Hi Brett," I smile at him warmly. He's clutching a can of beer and walks closer to me, his eyes wondering over my body.

"Hello Emily," he whistles quietly and I roll my eyes at the flirty tone to his voice. My heart does a little somersault as I notice Jake, Tobias and another one of Jake's friends heading our way.

Jake looks amazing and I close my gawking mouth, realising how unattractive I must look drooling over him. He's wearing a black shirt that matches his hair perfectly, it's sculpted tightly against his body showing off his defined shoulders. A black leather jacket completes his look and I have to admit, he looks hot. Numerous girls eyes are fixed on to the boys as they walk over to us, the aura around them screaming authority.

They own the place and they definitely know it.

My eyes meet Jake's and he looks away instantly causing me to frown. Instead he walks up to Ivory, grabbing a pastry bite before popping it into his mouth.

"Having fun?" He asks her, nudging her shoulder a little. She grins back before attempting to elbow him.

"God, you're built like bricks." Ivory says, rolling her eyes playfully. I turn back towards Brett, confused that Jake didn't even acknowledged me at all. My heart sunk a little as a fear creeped inside my head.

Did Jake already know of the lie?

Is that why he's ignoring me?

"Enjoying the party Brett?" I ask him tightly and he nods, taking a large gulp from his can. He puts his arm around my shoulders, pulling me tighter to him before turning to Tobias and Jake.

"Hey lads! Meet Emily." He drawls out, his eyes drinking me in once again. I feel Jake's head snap towards us and his eyebrows scrunch up in confusion as he searches my own.

"Emily?" Jake says uneasily and I bite back a laugh as it finally dawns on me . . . He didn't recognise me at first glance.

"Hey Jake, it's nice to meet you." I respond back at him sarcastically, an amused expression on my face. His mouth falls open in shock and I feel his eyes burn with desire as they drift down my body before landing back on my face. I feel Tobias' burning gaze from next to him and I glance at him quickly to see that he is also stood there in shock.

"Dude, get your filthy hands off my girl."

Brett's head turn towards me confused and his eyes widen as it suddenly dawns on him who I am.

"Holy shit, this is Emily?" He asks quickly, tearing his arm away from my shoulders. Jake nods at him, eyebrows raised.

"It's erm, g-good to see you looking so well." Brett says nervously and I smile at him, feeling amused.

"Thanks Brett."

He nods at me before turning around and quickly heading off as Jake's eyes burned daggers through the back of his head. Once he disappears into the crowd, Jake's attention lands back on me. He whistles quietly, his arms circling around my waist before he pulls me tightly against his body. I smile as I feel his face nuzzle into my hair, his teeth grazing my ear. I inhale his scent feeling my brain turn slightly mushy from having him so close to me.

"You look absolutely beautiful," he breathes out pulling backwards and resting his head against mine.

"Thank you," I breathe out, a giddy feeling rising in my chest. I notice Tobias standing a few feet away from us —

"It's a good party Tobias." I turn towards him, feeling Jake's hands wrap around my waist from behind me. He's standing so close, I can feel his intoxicating scent mix with mine and I have to focus hard to stop myself getting distracted.

"Thanks," he mutters quietly and I notice his gaze land on my hips where Jake's hands are settled. I shuffle uncomfortably and hear Jake clear his throat from behind me, causing Tobias' eyes to snap back up to meet my face.

His cheeks redden a little before he turns and continued his conversation with someone I don't recognise.

"All eyes are on you Muffin." Jake whispers in my ear from behind, his words sending goosebumps trailing from my neck down to my whole body. I turn and lace my arms around his neck before replying —

"I only want your eyes on me."

Jake grins widely before his hands started stroking my sides gently. I raise a brow at him but can't stop the way my body reacts from a simple touch. He leans forwards, his lips hovering dangerously close over mine.

"Let's go upstairs and forget the party. . . " his voice is husky and low and I feel myself grow warm at his words.

"But the party has just started. We can't leave now, everyone will know." I tease him, pecking his lips softly. My lipstick stains his lips and I lift my hand, gently wiping it away.

Jake watches me intently, dark eyes burning with a flame full of desire. I can feel his chest rising and falling against mine, his breathing becoming shallow. Jake always has the ability to make me feel like we're the only ones in the