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I can keep my dick in my pants… barely.

There are plenty of clubwhores willing and ready to help me with my dick. But I can’t deny that it will be nice to see some pretty girls dancing naked on a pole. Nothing wrong with looking, even if Atomic doesn’t want us touching… much.

“We have to iron out details,” I point out.

“Tell Sal I’ll take the meet. Just let me know when.”

I decide to call him immediately, knowing he’s probably been waiting on pins and fucking needles for an answer. I think I would feel the same way if any other organization was trying to come for my business.

“Gnaw?” Sal shouts into the phone as his greeting.

“When can you meet?” I shout back, mainly just matching his intensity.

“Tomorrow, noon,” he barks.

“We’ll be there.”

“Fucking great.”

And that is that. A meeting is set with Sal to tell him we are in on his proposal and that we are, without a doubt, ready to invest in his bar. Partially because his bar really is great, and also because fuck the Southern Mafia. They do not belong in our goddamn town. Pineville is our territory, not theirs. Texas itself is ours and not fucking theirs.

CHAPTER

FOUR

KYLE

Bren was right.This motel is clean, and the owners are amazing. When they found out that I was going to be working at Sal’s Bar, they told me to pay when my checks came in, so I didn’t have to worry about paying ahead for every night separately.

Amazing.

Beyond words, amazing.

Just another reason why I think I’m in the right place at the right time—finally. I’ve never been somewhere where everyone has been so helpful, or maybe I’m just willing to accept the help now, so I’m open to it.

I’m not sure.

But I’m grateful for everything that’s come my way so far today, and I am, for the first time in my life, excited about tomorrow. I can’t remember the last time I looked forward to the morning, but I do now.

I’m not sure how long I sleep, but it’s restful. I can’t remember the last time sleep was that way. It’s restful becauseeven if Xavier somehow finds my car, he can’t find me, at least not today.

Once I pick up my car, once I start work, all bets are off, but at least for last night and today, I’m safe. I need this break in my anxiousness and fear. I need a day off from the intense emotions that seem to fill me on a regular basis.

Lying in bed, I reach for the remote control for the television and flip it on. I’m surprised that there is full cable. I didn’t think that a small motel in a little town would have cable, but they do.

I should probably get something to eat, but I do the irresponsible thing and watch a movie. Curled up with the comforter and a pillow, I take the day for myself. I’ll be starting my new job this afternoon, and I’m still not sure what is going on there. I saw no women there at all, and then Bren just appeared out of nowhere.

As much as I want to be the girl who can just let that stuff go, I really cannot. I’ll be lurking around corners, listening, and snooping to find out just where all the girls in that place are hiding and what they’re doing.

On second thought, maybe I don’t really want to know. It’s probably best if I don’t. The less you know, the least amount of trouble you can get into. At least, that’s what I’m going to assume.

Although, this is a really small town, so I can’t imagine they’re doing anything too wild…

With that last thought, I decide to shower and get ready to meet back up with Sal. I am so excited to start working for him. He was so kind, and I make a mental note to pay him back for the wine and the dinner, eventually… when I’m able. I don’t know when that will be, probably never, but I have the best intentions.

When I’m dressed, have my makeup done, and my hair styled, I stare at my reflection in the mirror. I can’t remember the last time I was excited about anything in life. I can recallalmost any other emotion, but happiness and excitement? Not likely.

Putting my belt bag on, I step out of the motel, making sure to look around for anything or anyone suspicious. I know he has zero clue I’m here, but I’m also not going to take any chances or feel too comfortable.

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