Page 68 of Enraged

I am home. You are not and you need to go.

“Come down here, Cassie,” I ordered. Even from the ground floor, I could see that she wanted to argue but decided against it. She came down the stairs quietly, her gaze locked on her feet.

“Didn’t I tell you to have your stuff out before I got home? What are you still doin’ here?

She fidgeted with her hands. “I needed to talk to you.”

“It would be impossible for me to overstate how little I care about anything you have to say.”

She smirked. “Okay, you win. No talkin’.” She dropped the robe, revealing her completely naked body underneath. She was tanned, toned, and curvy in all the right places.

And yet, I’ve never been more turned off in my life.

Bending over, I picked up the satin robe and wrapped in around her. “Can you please try to find a shred of self-respect?”

Pouting, she batted her long eyelashes. “You know you want me, Dakota. You’ve never been able to resist me,” she purred, sliding her hands across my chest. I caught her by her wrists.

“You’re right, Cass,” I agreed. “I’ve never been able to resist you.”

She smiled triumphantly, moving closer to try and press her body against mine. Leaning down, I pressed my lips against her ear. “But there’s a first time for everything and you and your community cunt need to get the fuck outta my house.” Dropping her wrist, I turned and walked towards the door. “I’m goin’ to take Lena her stuff. When I get back, you better be gone.”

The last thing I heard before slamming the door was her calling my name. I backed out of my garage, my tires spinning on the gravel.

I have never wanted to leave my own damn house until this moment.

“Hey, Siri,” I summoned. “Call Loo.”

The ringing came through my truck’s speakers.

No answer.

She better be napping.

Deciding on a last-minute change of plans, I turned off the main street into the back parking lot of the fire department. Some of the guys from my shift were out there shooting hoops. After parking in the lieutenant’s spot, I climbed out, careful to avoid shards of glass. All at once, I was swarmed with first bumps and one-armed hugs, the guy’s faces painted with sympathy.

Carter spoke up first. “You look good, DK. How you doin’, buddy?” He slapped me on the shoulder.

“Doin’ good.”

They all exchanged looks

“Don’t do all that. I’m good, really,” I promised. “He did me a favor.”

The rookie, Dedric, who I had grown rather fond of, gave me a bear hug. “More fish in the sea, dawg.”

I nodded. “Is Chief inside?”

Zeke sunk a perfect swish. “He’s in there. He’s making his five-alarm chili.”

“Aight, I’ll be back.” They resumed their game as I walked into the truck bay.

“How you holdin’ up, Lieu?”

What? Lena’s here?

I looked around quickly.

Ben Dakes walked out from behind one of the engines.

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