Page 12 of Ripper's Property
Her gasp has me turning my head. She’s smiling so pretty, and there are tears in her eyes. She rushes to Raid, giving him the biggest hug, and jealousy throttles me hard.
“We have popcorn and nachos with that canned cheese sauce you used to love. And then we’ve got every candy selection under the sun.” Damn, he put a lot of thought into this.
“You did all this for me, Raid?”
“Yeah, doll. I know you’ve been feeling cooped up, so I was hoping this would cheer you up a bit.”
“It’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for me.”
Fuck. She’s melting right into his arms. It’s like he’s the best person on the planet. Why the hell didn’t I think of doing something like this? Because I haven’t been thinking of her needs at all. I’ve been thinking with my dick, and it’s been gettin’ me into a whole lot of trouble.
“You have your choice of movies. We can go with a classic. One of your favorites from when you were a kid. Or we can watch the new Cinderella that’s just been released in theaters.”
“You can get that?” She sounds so excited.
We’re the Savage Knights. We can get anything. And I should’ve been the one getting her what she wants. It should be me making the grand fucking gesture. Making her smile so big. Instead, I put a big fucking frown on her face. And now Raid has swooped in to save the day. It’s a good thing he doesn’t have feelings for her, or we’d have issues.
I have to pull my head out of my ass and start showing her how much she means to me. I just need to figure out how.
While the movie plays, I mull it over, trying to figure out what to do for the girl. Bringing a Disney ride here is out of the question, and going there is definitely not an option. They won’t let us in with our guns, and while Montoya is still on the loose, I won’t take the risk. I try to think about what else she wrote in her diary, and then it hits me. I can give her a prom. She mentioned being sad about how she’d never experience a school dance or what it felt like to get dressed up and get a corsage, so that’s what I’ll do. I’ll get the girls to decorate the place, and we’ll allget dressed up in formal attire. Turn this place into a fancy venue with lights and music and make it a night she’ll remember. Which means my girl is going to need a dress.
I hop off the leather couch and head out the front door, phoning King on my way outside.
“This better be damn important, Rip,” he answers on the first ring, sounding out of breath and pissed as all get out. I’m about to ask him what’s wrong when I hear a girl moan in the background. “Shit, babe. You need to calm those hips so I can focus on what my brother needs.”
“Damn, King. Sounds like you’re enjoying yourself.” I’m actually shocked. Haven’t seen him with a woman in years. I should’ve taken a page from his book and kept my dick locked in my pants. Then I wouldn’t be sitting out here in the cold while my girl is inside cuddled up into Raid’s side.
“Just tell me what you need, fucker.”
“I want to take Rory shopping tomorrow. She’s going stir-crazy and hasn’t seemed like herself lately.”
“Raid was sayin’ the same shit earlier. I told him no to taking her to the movies. Now you’re asking to take her shopping?”
“Yeah, I am. We’ve got eyes on Montoya now. Got his ugly mug on surveillance today, and now I’m tracking his every move. You know I would never leave the compound with her unless I knew she was safe.”
I’d never jeopardize losing the girl who fucking owns me.
“Yeah, I know you wouldn’t. I’m not keen on the idea, but I hate hearing that she’s been so down. Look, I trust you with her life, so if you think it’s safe, then I’ll give you a few hours. But just know that if anything happens to her, I’ll make you suffer for years before I put you out of your misery.”
“If anything happened to her, I’d suffer an eternity without you laying a finger on me.” The pain he’d deliver would bewelcome. I’d never be able to live with myself if something happened to my girl.
“All right, fucker. Is that it? I’ve got a hot little pretty who needs my attention.”
I smirk. It’s good to see him letting down his guard and lettin’ loose. He certainly deserves it.
“Yeah, that’s all,” I tell him, and the line goes dead right as another moan comes through. I tuck my phone away and walk back inside. The jealousy wallops me in the chest again when I see how happy she looks.
Come tomorrow, I’ll be giving her something better than a movie night in. I’m taking her on a real date. And I’m buying her a pretty dress and anything else her little heart desires.
9
Rory
“Rory! Open up!” The loud pounding on my door rattles my nerves as it rattles the hinges. I’m almost inclined to tell him to go away, but he’ll just bust the thing down. I kept him locked out once when I was in a bad mood, having a teenage moment, and I learned that the thin scrap of wood is no match for his huge frame.
I take a deep breath and turn the lock, opening it slowly. My stomach already going haywire.
“I’ve got a surprise for you, baby.” Ripper pushes his way into my room and crowds my space with his Avenger-sized muscles. The air leaves my lungs and there goes my stomach, buzzing like a hive as he braces his hands on my waist. “I’m taking you to the mall.”He’s taking me to the mall?Since when am I allowed to leave the compound? “You’re going to need to get dressed.”
