Page 44 of Rugger: The Huntress

She had hardly made it a foot away before my arm was across her chest and my Beretta was against her dome. She relaxed in my arms. Her lack of fear was almost comical.

“I’ve missed you, too, Rugger.”

“Rugger,” Roaman warned.

I released her. Still, Roaman’s eyes hadn’t left me.

“I told you all to leave her at home. She didn’t want to come anyway,” Royce reminded everyone as she stormed out of the bathroom.

“It’s not about her,” Range responded.

“Let’s not do this today. It’s not about any of us. Today is about Rather.”

“And you all, too. It’s been months since we were all in the same room.”

“She’s right and that’s not all that’s on Rugger’s mind.” Range shook her head.

“It’s that dick,” Roulette chuckled.

“I should’ve taken the shot.”

“And gotten at least six more in your body? I don’t think so, Rugger,” Royce inserted.

I didn’t bother responding. Instead, I made my way to the bed and rested my bottom. Roulette wasn’t wrong. One by one, the girls began to understand the severity of my somberness.

“It is, huh?” Rather asked, headed in my direction.

“I think this is my opportunity to leave,” Rome whispered as she calmly turned and headed for the door.

I didn’t want to stain her virgin roots, so I waited until the door was closed behind her to speak.

“Someone has been two steps ahead of me. It’s baffling. Not to mention how frustrating it is. Sexually. Mentally. I have never experienced this feeling. This level of disappointment.”

“Have you talked to Teddy about it?”

“What should I tell him, Royce? Someone has been knocking off the men with dicks I planned to slide down?”

“Do you think he does not know that you pleasure yourself before some of your kills? The man isn’t fucking stupid, Rugger.He’s aware. And, he’d rather it be that way than you getting your feelings tangled up in a stray,” Roaman explained.

“Seriously, he knows you’re sick and death arouses you,” Roulette added.

“Fuck you.”

“Oh, I’m getting fucked, tonight. Now, you— Yeah, not so much.”

Ignoring her, I sighed, “Someone owes me some dick.”

The room erupted in laughter, softening my heart. The laughter of the women I loved was the greatest sound my ears had ever experienced.

“Now we’re talking!” Range shouted, “Get proactive, baby.”

“That’s the plan.”

“In the meantime, let’s visit the grown up store to get you all the way together. I can’t have you out here sexually frustrated. Someone will lose their life who don't have to.” Roulette clapped her hands.

“Unless he comes with a package,” Royce laughed.

“Whatever. And, I’m not interested in anything artificial. I prefer the real thing. I have enough of those at home. My collection is quite–extensive.”

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