Page 24 of Sapphire's Gem
“If that changes, any of it, Cass, come and see me. Nobody is going to be forced to be here.”
“I’m happy, Prez, you’ve got no need for concern around me. Anyway, have you guys seen yourselves? Who the hell wouldn’t want to be in my shoes?” Cass rose to his feet and winked.
I chuckled at his audacity.
“Keep me apprised of your degree, dude, I might have something you can run if you pass it,” I said, and Cass’s eyes went wide.
“Really?”
“Yeah. Cass, you’re twenty-three and have been with us for five years. Loyalty like that is rewarded. But if we hire you to run a business, no more male club slut,” I stated.
Cass bit his lip and frowned. I laughed as I realised he was weighing up the pros and cons.
“Get out, Cass. And keep me updated on all fronts,” I ordered.
“I’ll go find Poker. Thanks, Prez,” he said.
I watched Cass leave and considered the conversation. We owed none of our stable anything, but we did take care of them. The truth was, they were there when we needed to scratch an itch, but that came with perks and benefits. They weren’t allowed to date, as we had exclusive rights to their cocks. A lot of men couldn’t handle that, but those in the stable could.
Like Cass, they were all here for a reason; his was to get him through uni and take care of his mom. I could respect that, but they had no say or claim on my MC. They were just cocks at the end of the day, albeit highly looked-after ones.
My phone rang, and I glanced down and saw a number I didn’t recognise.
“Hello?”
“Sapphire,” Wylde said, and I shivered.
“Detective.”
“How are you?” he asked, and my eyebrows rose.
“Seriously? You called me for a bullshit conversation?” I demanded, and Wylde chuckled, sending shivers down my spine.
“Nope. I’m just letting you know the DA threw the book at the perps who attacked Rose. They’re facing at least ten years inside.”
“Wow, justice for a female slut,” I quipped, and I felt Wylde’s disapproval down the phone.
“I have never said that, Sapphire, and I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I did!”
I sensed his outrage and anger. “Fine.”
“Don’t put words in my mouth, Sapphire. I take serious offence to that.”
“Okay, Wylde, I get it. I’m sorry,” I snapped.
“Good. Please pass my message on to Rose and have a nice day.” Wylde cut the call before I could reply. Damn, had I really upset him?
Hayden
Jesus, Sapphire could be a defensive bitch when she wanted to be. I was annoyed by her judgment of me; I hadn't done it to her, and she was out of line. Why that bothered me so much was a subject I didn’t want to approach. There was a knock on the door, and I looked up to see Knowles standing there staring at me. The detectives had their own separate rooms from the uniforms.
“Can I help?” I asked him politely, ready to defend myself if he began mouthing off.
“Wanted to say thanks for your statement,” he said, holding my gaze.
“I told the truth,” I replied.
“And thanks to you, I’m not in the firing line.”
