Nicole blinked up at him. She wasn’t sure if he was joking or not, nor was she sure if she wanted to answer him or not.
Xavier’s chuckle pulled her from the magnetic hold that Marko’s eyes had on hers. “For the first time in such a long time, Nicole is speechless!”
Nicole frowned at her brother, reaching for a salt packet and throwing it on his head. “Are you laughing at my expense, Xav?”
“Me?” Xavier faked a shocked face. “I would never! Right, dudes?” He turned to his two friends who were still stuffing their faces with food.
“Never,” Adam nodded, his gaze darting from brother to sister.
James did not reply, just blinked before going back to his food.
Nicole snorted before turning to Marko, finding his gaze still on her. “Well, you have me at a disadvantage,” she muttered under her
