Page 48 of Depraved Desires

“Who is your first target?” I questioned, taking a step backwards to create distance between us.

Her eyebrows furrowed and something flashed across her face, but it disappeared as quickly as it had come. “Foster. I figured getting to the harder ones first would make it easier. Next is Hunter, and then Myles.”

“You think Myles will be easier than Hunter?” I questioned; curiosity piqued.

“I think they’ll be equally difficult.”

My gaze tracked her movements as she reached for her glass again, wrapping her lips around the rim before tilting it back and swallowing another mouthful.

“And what is it you need from me exactly?” I pried. She seemed to have it all figured out on her own.

A slow smile stretched across her face, almost like she’d been fantasizing about this as much as I fantasized about her. “You have access to everyone’s room as a teacher, right?” Unease flooded my system; not sure I’d like where she was heading with this. Hesitantly, I nodded. “Great. I’m going to need you to break into Foster’s room and put a sleeping pill in his water.”

I reeled back, my jaw slackening. “What?” I asked dumbfounded.

“Well, I can’t exactly have him aware of me in his room until he’s been restrained. He’s strong as fuck.”

She had a point there, but I could get in some serious trouble for this. Not only was it illegal, but it could cost me my job. Running my hands through my hair in distress, I released a loaded sigh.

As if noticing my change in reaction, she placed her hand on mine, the simple touch sending bolts of electricity through me. “Or just give Rocky the key and have him do it,” she suggested. “Assuming he will, anyways.”

I nodded. “I’ll get him to. I see him tonight actually.”

“Right…” she trailed off thoughtfully. “It’s Saturday.”

“When do you need Henderson drugged?” I asked, changing the subject. If I was going to talk to Rocky about this, then I’d need all the details.

“I’ve already ordered the pills. They’ll be here in three weeks.” She frowned.

Aspen was impulsive and acted out of emotion. To find out that we had three weeks was a relief. Maybe she’d even change her mind by then. Doubtful, but anything could happen.

When I made it to the gym, it was bustling as usual. All the fighters were already separated into their assigned groups, waiting for it to begin. My gaze roamed around the room, in search of one person in particular. If I wanted to talk to him, it needed to be now.

When my gaze snagged on him, disbelief coursed through me. It took a lot to surprise me. I wasn’t usually wrong about people but seeing Barlow with his tongue down some chick’s throat on the other side of the room sent rage vibrating through me. Didn’t he just tell Aspen he liked her and then proceeded to fuck her?

Storming across the gym, my adrenaline pushed me forward. I didn’t know what the hell I was doing, but the urge to protect Aspen’s heart consumed me. That girl has lost so much, and the fact that Rocky knew that, pissed me off even more. The last thing she needed was him playing with her feelings.

Once I reached the couple, I cleared my throat as dramatically as I could. The girl was the one who jerked away,tucking a strand of black hair behind her ear, and shooting me a sheepish smile. Rocky rolled his eyes as if already sensing me before turning in my direction.

“This isn’t a whore house,” I barked. “You want to make out or get laid, then do it in private.” My gaze slid over to her. I knew she wasn’t a fighter, so there was no reason for her presence. “Leave,” I ordered, leaving no room for argument.

She seemed taken aback by the harshness in my tone, but that was the least of my concerns. Rocky shot me a glare, his jaw tightening in frustration, but there was nothing he could do. I was in charge here.

He turned to face the girl once more, his expression softening. “Sorry, D. I’ll see you afterwards, okay?” This seemed to appease her because she shot him a feline smile before prancing away.

Once we were finally alone and I made sure we were out of earshot, I faced him. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” I growled.

He snorted in response. “Trying to get my dick wet,” he retorted. “You might have forgotten what that felt like, but I haven’t.”

Annoyance skittered through me, bubbling in the pits of my stomach. Without much thought, I reached forward and slapped him over the back of the head. He reeled back, completely stunned over what I’d just done, but a small smirk tugged at the corners of my mouth as amusement bubbled within me.

“Ow, asshole,” he hissed, narrowing his eyes, and rubbing the back of his head where I’d hit him. “I’m pretty sure that’s illegal.”

“So, is dealing drugs, but who’s keeping track?” I countered.

Rocky released a huff and folded his arms across his chest. “What do you want, anyways?” After seeing him with that girl, it didn’t seem like it mattered. Clearly, his attention was elsewhere.

Dropping my voice, I took a step toward him. “Aspen wanted your help, but your mind obviously isn’t on her. Have fun with your plaything. She won’t want anything to do with you when she finds out why you haven’t been returning her texts.”

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