In a split second, the atmosphere turned cold and tension filled the air. Jace immediately realized how inappropriate it might have sounded, though he knew Ethan didn't mean it in the literal sense.
On the other hand, Ethan was also quick to realize his slip of tongue, as he looked at Cane, mortified. "No! No! No! I didn't mean it that way!" He waved his hands vigorously to emphasize what he said. "I didn't mean it in a literal sense! I mean it figuratively! I will not do that, it's only in my mind!"
Cane's eyes dimmed even more. "So, in your mind, you want to kiss my mate?"
"No! No! No!" Ethan was terrified, because he knew it sounded even worse now. "No, I will not dare!" He felt like he was going to cry now. Why couldn't he think first before running his mouth?!
Meanwhile, Jace really wanted to kick his ass, regardless of whatever came out of his mouth, it only sounded like he was digging his own grave deeper.
