"It's about Mason, isn't it?" I pulled away from Derek's embrace, crossing my arms and looking at him seriously. "Don't tell me you're trying to get me to switch sides?"

Derek chuckled, a warm glint in his eyes, "Of course not. I'm firmly on your side." But then his tone shifted, "Though Mason did beg me."

I raised an eyebrow, "How did he beg you?"

Derek smirked, leaning back. "With his mouth."

I gave him a side-eye, "Well, duh."

Derek burst out laughing, ...