Semua Bab Fake Dating With The Playboy hockey Captain: Bab 101 - Bab 110

Cassie's POV On our way to the lounge, a question popped into my mind. I turned to Jude, wondering how to ask it without coming off as rude.“Can I ask a question?” Jude stopped, turning to me with a pointed look. “You just did.”I pursed my lips. “I meant a personal question.” I clarified, patiently.“If I say no, will that stop you from asking?” He answered.I sighed exasperatedly. “Forget it. I'll see you later.”With that, I turned. I felt a hand on my shoulder, holding me back. “You really are your mother's daughter.”That made me turn. “What makes you say that?”Jude studied me wordlessly, wearing the barest hint of a smile. “You seem like someone who's observant. Try to find out for yourself.”I fought back another sigh. “Did you love mom?” I blurted out.Jude blinked, momentarily caught off guard. He looked away quickly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Consider yourself lucky, not many people can boast of startling me.”“You're dodging the question.” I pointed out.He faced

Cassie's POV Jude, however, didn’t back down. His eyes softened but his words were firm. “I can keep this promise. I intend to.”Mom gave him a look of pure disbelief. “Whatever.” She turned to leave.But Jude’s hand shot out, curling gently but firmly around her wrist.“Wait.” He called out before tugging her closer. “I didn’t come back just for Cassie and Quentin. I also came back because I want you.” He admitted softly. “I want you back, Sandra.”My mother’s eyes widened. She didn’t speak. Didn’t move. For a moment, her gaze softened so much that it hit me like a punch, she might still feel something for him. After all these years.And then… they leaned closer. Too close. My stomach twisted. Were they about to kiss? I nearly gagged. The thought of them kissing was enough to make me want to run in yelling.I was still deciding whether to stomp in and break it up when my mom suddenly snapped out of it and slapped him. Hard.The sound cracked through the room, and I couldn’t help it,

Ledger's POVI didn't realize I'd passed out until I heard knocking on the door. “Ledger.” I heard someone call faintly. I yawned before opening my eyes. Alison crouched before me, holding a finger to her mouth. She pointed at my chest and it was only then that I realized Cassie was in my arms, her head buried into my chest. A smile formed on my face at the sight.“It's time for dinner.” She whispered.I nodded in thanks. Once Alison had stepped out, I placed my hand on Cassie's arm and tapped gently. “Cassie.”It took a few more taps before she stirred, another few before she groggily opened her eyes. “Hm?”“Everyone's gathering for dinner, we should go join them.” I said.I didn't need to tell her twice. Cassie sat up so fast, I thought something had bitten her.“Oh, thank God. Finally! I'm starving.” She said, rolling off the bed and hurrying out of the room.I was… baffled. Comically so.Suddenly I saw her run back to me, place a kiss on my mouth before rushing out once more.

Cassie's POV I had never been to Laucala before or Fiji for that matter. I wasn't even aware the place existed until Alison announced our arrival. It was a secret the Rivers had kept until that moment.As soon as we landed, we were all ushered into land rovers. W…“Wow,” Quentin breathed beside me, his nose squished flat against the glass.I let out a tired laugh, my whole body sagging from the long flight, but watching him lit something back up in me. “Scoot over… want me to see too?”He bobbed his head like one of those dashboard toys. I shifted, and he pressed in close, warm and wiggly, our shoulders bumping while we both tried to claim a view of the outside.We couldn't see much through the tinted window especially since it was already night time, but Quentin didn't care. Every few seconds he let out this sharp gasp, pointing with all the urgency of someone spotting buried treasure.“Did you see that?!” he whispered like he did every thirty seconds, nose still plastered to the

Cassie's POVThe ride stretched longer than I expected. At first I thought Ledger was just looping me around to burn time, but eventually the trail narrowed and the sound of water started to cut through the quiet.“Do you have a destination in mind?” I asked, leaning forward, trying to see past his shoulder.“You’ll see.” His voice was low, that annoying mix of secretive and smug. “We’re almost there.”A few seconds later, my jaw unhinged.“Cassie,” he whispered, sliding off the horse like it was nothing, “welcome to one of the most beautiful pools in the world.”I blinked, because—what.It wasn’t a pool like the ones in hotels. It stretched long and sleek like glass melted into the earth, at least eighty feet if not more, edges vanishing into air like it was suspended above the valley. My mouth hung open until Ledger reached up and guided me down.I touched the ground while still staring. “Wow… it doesn’t even look real.” Then it hit me. “I didn't bring any swim suit.” I said to Ledg