Page 46 of Filthy Lovin Heroes

“You think this was my fault?” I demanded. I was not in the mood for his stupid games and macho bullshit.

Tyler’s face loomed so close I could see the faint lines of worry between his brows. “You were careless going into that restroom alone. And it could have gotten you killed.”

“I had to pee! I didn’t need Rocco for that.”

“I could have lost you. That’s un-fucking-acceptable.”

He moved away, closing the car door and rounding the front of the car. He was soooo wrong if he thought that meant he was getting the last word in.

“I can start looking for an apartment immediately with Will in custody,” I said, as soon as he opened his car door.

“We’ll discuss that at home,” he said tightly.

“That’s the problem, it’s your home. Not mine! And I’m not your “problem” anymore.”

Tyler laughed and shook his head. “We’ll see about that, Piper.”

Will wasn’t a threat any longer. The kidnapping charge would make sure he wasn’t around to bother me for a long time. I was finally free after a year of looking over my shoulder. The drive back to Hollywood Hills passed quickly thanks to my dozing. The drug was still working itself out of my system, but by the time we pulled into Tyler’s driveway I was wide awake.

All the security cars were gone too. It was just us. Well, us and Hercules who greeted us like we’d been gone for the day instead of hours. Inside, Tyler was still silent as he reset the alarms and got me a glass of water after settling me in at the kitchen counter.

He went to the bar in the living room and poured himself a drink.

“Thanks for rescuing me, Tyler. I guess if this music gig doesn’t work out, you can go into saving damsels in distress.”

He turned to the kitchen, setting his glass down. He glared at me from across the counter. It wasn’t really a glare so much as a hungry look like he wanted to devour me, spank me, and fuck me. All in that order.

Ok, that was a bit intense.

“I’ve never seen you drink.” When I was nervous, I chattered. I couldn’t help it. A million thoughts were racing through my head. I fought against my own nature not to share every one of them.

“I don’t often have days like today.” Tyler drank some of the amber liquid. Whiskey from the sweet smell.

“Jesus, Piper do you know what I went through when I realized you were gone? When I knew he took you?”

West was right. Tyler was more worried than angry. That made me feel better.

“I’m here now. And I’m fine. Honestly.” I blew out a long breath. “Will won’t bother me anymore. Mostly that is to you.”

“The police will want a statement tomorrow. They can come out here. If that fucker comes within a mile of you, I’ll kill him and gladly do the time for it.” Tyler was heated. Angry. Flushed. That might have been the drama. And the alcohol. But there was something else too. Hope stirred inside me.

“I’m sorry to have put you through that.” I got up from my counter stool.

The second I was within reach, our arms went around one another.

I loved the solid muscular feeling of him. I laid my head on his chest, loving the beat of his heart under my ear. I rested one palm on his chest. “Thanks again.”

“I almost lost you today. And it damn near killed me.” Tyler kissed the top of my head, his arms tightening around me. He let out a long sigh. Then he tipped up my chin. “To hell with it, I’m taking what’s mine. And you, Piper, are all mine."

Five

Tyler

Ilifted Piper up, so she sat on the counter. So beautiful and lovely she made my heart ache.

I never could’ve guessed that what I’d been searching for these last few years would be right in front of me.

“There’s no going back once I claim that virgin pussy. Understand?”

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