Chapter 119

Christina's POV I blocked Jace's hand from dialing again. "Answer me. Who are you calling?" Jace scowled. His annoyance showed clearly on his face. The expression disappeared instantly when he saw Hudson standing behind me. "A friend," he muttered. "Who?" I pressed. "Just a friend." "I need a name." Irritation flickered in his eyes. He looked ready to throw a punch rather than answer me. Then his gaze moved up and down my body. Something changed in his behavior. A smug look replaced his irritation. "I guess it doesn't matter if you know now. I was calling Beatrice." "Beatrice? Beatrice Vance?" He crossed his arms with a slow, satisfied nod. "Yeah, that Beatrice. Surprising, isn't it?" My suspicions had been right. The number belonged to Beatrice. "She's friends with you?" I asked. Disbelief colored my voice. "More than friends, actually." "Girlfriend?" I guessed, though the thought seemed ridiculous. Jace snorted loudly. "Hell no. She's my..." He paused, watching my reaction carefully.