Looking out the window as Cameron maneuvered through the slow traffic on the quiet road, Jediah’s mind drifted to the woman from last night.
Just as he opened his mouth to order Cameron to find out everything about the woman who dared to leave him, a vehicle overtook them, making the car swerve.Jediah’s teeth gritted as tiresscreechedagainst the road.The sudden force sent Jediah’s body crashing into Dimitri’s side.Before Cameron could get the spiraling vehicle under control, two vehicles sandwiched it and rolled down their windows.The nuzzle of a gun slipped through a window seconds before a shower of bullets pelted Jediah’s car.
Chapter two
Whenherguestenteredthe house, Ashari quickly shut the door and faced the woman.“Did anyone follow you?”
“No,” the woman answered, stepping closer to place her lips on Ashari’s.
Ashari’s knees weakened as the woman had her way with her.A throat cleared from behind her, reminding Ashari that now wasn’t the time.She pulled away, scratching the back of her neck.
The woman looked over Ashari’s shoulder.She chuckled.“First time seeing women kiss?”
Romar scoffed.“No.And it’s not the first time I’m seeing them let emotions cloud their judgment.”
Lyssa’s brows furrowed.“What do you mean?”
“I reviewed last night’s footage.Before leaving the main room, Ash was supposed to move her hair from one shoulder to the next.Not down.”
Lyssa glanced at Ashari, who gulped.“It’s just one little mistake.Don’t let him bring you down.”
“Onelittle mistakecan cost her this case.”
“But it didn’t.”
Romar hissed his teeth, directing his heated stare at Ashari.“Sit down and tell me what happened last night.”
The ladies exchanged glances before joining Romar on the sofa.
“What happened after you left the club?”Lyssa asked.
Romar gasped.“You didn’t follow her?”
Lyssa shook her head.“How could I?Jed usually does them at the club.I wasn’t expecting him to change his routine.”
Romar glared at Ashari.“You know better than to leave by yourself!”
Ashari sheepishly grinned.“You’re acting like Sanjae and Jaia weren’t tailing me.Plus, Tsai was watching on the cameras.”
Romar sighed, running a hand down his face.“I know, but this case is important.You can’t afford so many mistakes.”
“I won’t make more.”Ashari moved to the kitchen and grabbed a water bottle from the stocked fridge.After taking a sip, she smirked at her partners.“I know I left a mark on Jed.”
“Yeah?”Romar asked, raising his brow.
Ashari nodded.“Yes, even though he says my accent is bad.I passed all of my Patois classes and thought I sounded great… guess not.”She shrugged, then smiled.“Overall, the night went great.”
Lyssa’s eyes narrowed.“What happened at the hotel?”
Romar glared.“Ash…”
She glared back.“Do you guys think I’m stupid?I was disgusted pretending his compliments were good!I trained too long for this.Nothing will come between me and Jed except handcuffs.”
“Good,” Romar said, smiling as Ashari returned and sat between him and Lyssa.
“You haven’t answered me,” Lyssa said.“What happened at the hotel?”
Ashari stared at Lyssa, refusing to answer.Lyssa scoffed, stood, and walked toward the door.