Page 21 of Bound by Desire
“Stop doin’ that shit in front of me,” Daggergrowls.
“Dad, we’re married and have kids. This shit happens allthetime.”
This is a shocker. So, Dagger is Tanner’s father, and Rhys looks about his age. To each their own. Regardless, they’re hot together, so I count her as pretty damn lucky. Not many women have what those two have. And even though I don’t know her or him, I’m happy for them. Anyone who can find a slice of happy in this worlddeservesit.
“Hey!” A woman with long blonde hair and a wide smile comes up to Princess’ side. “I’m Bristyl, Cooper’s ol’ lady.” She holds out her hand, and when I take it, I notice instantly her strength. This woman is definitely not a push over. More so, she’s Cooper, Princess, and Cruz’s kid’s ol’ lady, and judging by the wide smile on Princess’ face, this woman has herapproval.
“Rylie.”
Bristyl looks at Princess. “This is good. It’ll give you abreak.”
Princess nods. “Yeah, Rylie here issolid.”
“She looks it. I work here at the shop in the office. If ya need anything, let me know.” She gives another wide smile before she drifts out thefrontdoor.
“There you are.” That male voice is so damn deep, and the man behind it is hot asallhell.
Princess marches up to him and wraps her arms around his neck. The infamous Cruz. It’s actually his last name, but it’s what heanswersto.
Princess stands on her tiptoes and kisses him. He pulls her in close anddeepensit.
Damn, it’s seriously getting hot in here. The way he kisses her reminds me of last night’s conversation about getting thrown against a wall and fucked hard. This man, he definitely does that with hiswoman.
She pulls away. “This isRylie.”
He takes a beat to admire his wife then turns to me. His eyes and demeanor that were once happy with Princess turn cold and razor sharp. I don’t move or take a step back, even if his fierceness makes mewantto.
Never back down. He wants me to work for him, then it’ll work. If not, then I’m out. That’s the good thing about this situation. I don’t like it, I’m done. No harm,nofoul.
“Let’s go to myoffice.”
“Sure.”
Great, I’m off to a good start. I should just hightail itoutnow.
ChapterSeven
“Igot your sister,”I say into the phone after Noxgreetsme.
“Who the fuck is this?” Nox barks from the other end oftheline.
He’s always been the calm one, except when it comes to his sister. He’s always protected her, no matter what. I have to give him that, at least. He and I had our differences, but it’s beenyears.
“Oh, cuz, calmyourshit.”
“Deke?”
“Showed up on my doorstep. Bringin’ her home,” Itellhim.
A slight hesitation comes over the line. “Issheokay?”
“Nope. Busted face. Whoever that dickwad was she was with left her blackandblue.”
“Fuck!” he growls. “I’ll find out whoitis.”
My instant reaction is:fuck yeah, let’s go beat this motherfucker down. Then reality hits me. Drop her off and leave. That’s what’s best for everyone. Getting involved any more than I already am isbadnews.
“Be there this afternoon.” I disconnect the phone and toss it in the cupholder.
