Chapter 12

Let the Game Begin 'So, what are you planning to do for your birthday, Jas?" My little brother Jake asked me after a while, trying to break the deafening silence. I stared into his sparkling grey eyes and answered him smugly, a grin tugging at the corner of my mouth, 'Seth, Carla, Tim and I are going to the movies then probably dinner," I threw a pointed look towards Jonathan before adding in a flat tone that was slightly bordering on the smug, 'On a double date." Our dear alpha-ultra choked on his water, and he was soon glaring at me while gripping the glass really hard. Oh well, if it breaks this time, it won't be my fault – so to speak, I smiled at him sweetly, widening my eyes for a more innocent look. 'Maybe you should…err, think about it, honey," my mom looked almost desperate to make Jonathan relax as she gave me that little advice. He was taking deep breaths – again – and I couldn't help but internally sigh in dismay. This was seriously getting old. Did I really have to g