Chapter 178

As if those thoughts were mirrored in Jude's mind, he smiled and pulled me in to his chest, wrapping his arms around me. "I'm always here for you, Berry, even if your jerk-hole of a mate doesn't like it." He winked, causing me to chuckle. "I mean it though, you were my first friend here and that's not going to change, okay?" A lump formed in my throat, "Okay, but only if you promise that I'll be the first to know when you finally man up and make her your girlfriend." He laughed that deep, velvety laugh that I loved. "You can guarantee it, pretty girl." * * * "That smells incredible, Nell." I leaned over her shoulder and breathed in the incredible scent of chocolate and mint cake mix. She smiled, "Only the best for the both of you." Her words warmed my heart and the fondness I had for Nell grew. "Is Adan back yet?" "He's upstairs with Cole and Jake doing whatever it is boys do." After