Page 38 of A Promise For Tomorrow

Liam starts dishing out commands. “Con. I’ll take Lexi and Madison back to my place. Ya mind talking to the Chief of Police? I know you and him have a good relationship. Meet me back at the house when this is all settled. I want the fucker moved to the shed behind my house. I’ll take it from there.”

“Of course. Don’t worry, boss. This one is easy to clear up. It would seem he’s working alone.”

Con kisses Lexi roughly before heading out of the room. He must have been a ball of nerves coming in here.Poor guy.

“Come on, ladies. You’re safe.” He nods to the man now suspended from the ceiling, “This one will be dealt with after you girls get cleaned up and are situated.”

It’s then that I recognize my attacker. “Liam, that’s the bartender from the gala. The one that served Lainey and I our margaritas.”

He glances back and his eyes narrow to slits. “I knew that clown was off. I need to talk to Kil about our security measures. How long has he been employed by us?” he mumbles under his breath, more so to himself.

We walk to the car in silence, surrounded by a bunch of Liam’s men fromThe Triskelion.Lex and I hold hands the entire time. Liam leaves his R8 and takes the Range Rover they keep here at all times. The windows are bullet proof. Not to mention, there is a ton more room for the both of us.

I slide into the backseat with Lexi, hugging her to me. She isn’t used to this. I shouldn’t be either, but I am. It comes with the territory of dating a man in the underworld.

Liam glances back in his rearview every few minutes as he navigates us to his home. Lexi lays her head on my shoulder, releasing a massive sigh.

“I can stitch up your lip when we get back to Liam’s. It might not require it, but I’ll need to take a closer look,” she offers.

“Better do a good job, can’t look botched in my Maid of Honor photos,” I laugh, trying to lighten the mood.

Liam chuckles from the front seat as Lexi joins him. “Matron of Honor,” they say in unison.

“Ugh. Guys, come on. That title makes me sound so old,” I complain.

“That title makes you sound somarried,” Liam growls.

Guess the moment we had earlier is gone.

“Lay off, Liam,” Lexi stands up for me. “She just knocked out a man twice her size. The least you can do is show her how proud you are. Who gives a fuck about her marital status. We both know that isn’t the problem here. Your jealousy and control issues are.”

Shots fired. And this time by Lexi.

Damn, Lex.

We arrive at Liam’s at the perfect time. Lexi and I hop out and follow the lit pathway to his front door.

“Thank you,” I whisper.

“Welcome. You’re a badass and he’s being a pussy. If he wants you he’ll prove it. If not, you know where you stand. It’s okay to let that relationship die out if it’s not there, Mad. Although, I still think a threesome could help you decide…” she suppresses a giggle as Liam unlocks the door for us.

He looks down at me as he holds the door open, questioning if what he just overheard was true.

Feeling ballsy and full of adrenaline, I just shrug and wink.Ow. My face must be swelling.

They would never agree to that.

But the way Liam is looking at me right now says otherwise.

After a quick sweepof the house, I meet the girls back in the entryway.

All clear.

“Lex, help yourself to the guest room shower. It’s right down this hallway here,” I extend my arm, gesturing to the door at the end of the hall. “Madison, I’ll help you get cleaned up in my room. You can use my shower. I want a look at your injuries.”

Lex looks at me, wondering what move to play here. “Alright. I could use some tea to calm down after all the events of tonight. I’ll get cleaned up and meet Maddy in the kitchen in a half hour. If she needs stitches, come and get me, please.”

I tilt my head slightly, encouraging her to start moving. Maddy is looking pale and ready to either vomit or lose it.

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