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“Deck wasn’t so sure at first, considering the size of it. I mean, he was surprised I found enough employees to fill this place.”

“Thank you again for taking a chance on me.”

Waving a hand in front of her face, completely dismissing the comment altogether, she straightens up. “Honestly, you’re doingmea favour. If it wasn’t for you showing up, I’d be without a decent performer.”

“That bad, huh?” I snort.

Rolling her eyes, she runs her hands down her face. “You can’t even begin to imagine. It’s like I’m bleeding females left, right, and fucking centre lately and the reason behind it, is Xaden.” She points her thumb over her shoulder. “He seems to really enjoy fucking the ones we have, then ignoring them until they eventually leave.”

“Ah.” I nod, mainly because as much as Xaden has a big mouth, I can’t deny both himandZeke are hot.

“Alyssa…”

“I know the rules, Cairo… don’t worry.”

Rolling her eyes, she clicks her tongue. “Rules shmules. Deckard made that up last year because we couldn’t keep Xaden on his leash, and even now the little fucker doesn’t listen. If you’re going to go there—”

“I never said I was going to go anywhere.” I snort, laughing.

“You didn’t have to.” She narrows her eyes playfully. “Your reaction to him said enough.”

I shake my head. “And Zeke?” I ask. Cairo purses her lips, trying to refrain from smiling.

“Zeke is…” She pauses, pursing her lips slightly. Her eyes flicking to the ceiling as she thinks of the correct words to describe him. “He’s complicated; tends to keep to himself when it comes to women.” She shrugs. “Not sure why and I don’t ask. He’s more into riling up my fiancé with his best friend than anything, but they’re good guys once you get to know them. Just don’t expect more than—”

“I’m not expecting anything.”

“You’re part of this family. I spoke to Maverick and assured him of that also. I know how overbearing your brother can be.”She winks.

“I appreciate that.” I smile up at her.

Straightening herself from leaning on the wall, she mimics my expression, taking hold of the door handle. “Take the rest of the day to set yourself up, take a look around, and get yourself acquainted with the place. You’re gonna need it. Dinner is at seven.”

“Thanks.”

With a smile, she turns around, walking through the threshold of the doorway before closing it.

I should be thinking about my future here, and how amazing the opportunity will be for me. Not about the two men downstairs that took me by surprise. Not how they both looked at me, and definitelynotabout how my body secretly reacted to them.

But all I can think about, all that’s invading my mind right now, is the deep brown colour of Zeke’s eyes. A shade I’ve never seen. So dark they were almost black, but the closer he got to me, the easier it was to see those tiny flecks of amber dancing within the darkness.

And even though Xaden has a mouth on him—one that surely gets him in trouble—those hazel-coloured iris’s of his took me back. A perfect mix of green hues and brown the colour of woodland bark.

Christ, I need to get a grip.

I’m here to work, not to fraternise with colleagues.

They’re just men.

Hot, muscular, deep-voiced men that could throw you about a room and fuck you where you land.

Alright, that’s enough.

Time to occupy my mind with something else, maybe a nap will help. Setting a timer, I drop a quick message to Tatum, letting her know I got here safely, and lay back on the bed. Bringing my knees up to my chest, I check my watch, the time says four pm. I allow myself an hour’s nap before I take a look around.

Making my way down the winding black staircase, my phone begins to vibrate. Lifting it from my jeans pocket, my brother’s name flashes across the screen. I smile and slide my thumb across the screen.

“Hey, Mav.”