Chapter 120: Road Trip, Part 2

"It's going to be a long trip if you don't get that heart of yours under control, Chloe. The sound of your blood rushing through your body is very distracting." There wasn't a hint of humor in Jax's tone.

"Jax!" Trent slammed on the brakes, causing Jax to lurch off the seat and onto the floor.

My seat belt tightened, nearly cutting off my circulation.

Jax punched Trent's arm.

"Will you two knock it off," I snapped. My nerves were already on edge, and my emotions were too high to deal with their juvenile behavior.

Jax laughed and repositioned himself on the backseat.

I settled into the seat, rested my head on the window, and closed my eyes. Thankfully, the ride was quiet, and I fell into a semi-peaceful sleep.

Sometime later, I awoke with a jolt. Where was I?

"Morning, sleeping beauty." Jax grinned at me from the driver's seat.

I gasped with surprise and straightened. "Don't talk to me."