Page 33 of Cruel Devotion

“It wasn’t.”

“It really was, Cousin.” Duck shrugged. “If she didn’t take your virginity, then what the hell did she do?”

“None of your fucking business.” I gestured at the entrance. “Do you want fight again?”

“No.” Duck held up both of his hands. “I just think you should consider. . .”

I quirked my brows. “Consider what?”

“Bringing your harem back to at least take your virginity so that if you go that far with Monique again you will be more—”

“I told you to step aside with Monique and let me handle it.”

“You did but now I am talking as your Red Pole.”

“Your title deals with your going to war for me and overseeing defensive and offensive operations not pondering the activities of my cock.”

“Monique is directly connected to Rowe Street Mob. Do you not think that we may end up going to war with them soon?”

Sighing, I looked up at the creatures dancing around the ceiling not wanting to deal with any of this.

Duck continued, “If you get hung up on Monique, that may give Marcelo some opening—”

“She won’t spy for them—”

“I must consider all possibilities—”

“Not when it comes to her.” I put my view back on him. “When it deals with Monique, you don’t think logically.”

“That’s not true.”

“You took her panties.”

Duck went silent.

“As I said before, step aside.”

Duck swallowed.

“And do not concern yourself with what she and I do, or how addictive her pussy truly could be.” I scowled. “Do you understand?”

Duck slowly nodded.

Whistling, Wu stepped back into the tent. “Aww. There we go. The glasses are empty. Very good, Mountain Master.”

I pointed at him. “That concoction is never to be given to me again. Do you understand?”

“You’re welcome, Mountain Master.” He bowed and headed over. “Now, let us finish with my assessment of you two. I’veheard there is a big feast tonight. You two will not want to miss it.”

Groaning, I sat back on my bench.

Chapter five

Of Confrontations

Monique

As soon as I finished my call with Banks, I sprang into action. The goal was to find the lightest blue top and pants I could spot since colors played such a pivotal role in signaling alliances and intentions with the Diamond Syndicate.

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