Page 110 of Betrayal (Corrupt Empire 1)

“What the fuck?”

“I should be asking you the same thing,” she retorted, eyes wild. “What the hell is your problem? He doesn’t know. Unless you want him finding out the whole truth, I suggest you cut it out and act like we’re friends instead of trying to fuck me on the sofa whilst he’s in the bathroom.”

“You fucking say that again. I’m warning you. Do not test me.”

She flinched.

“He already accused you of taking advantage of my fragile state, so don’t start with me.”

“He what?”

She pulled away from me entirely.

“Did you forget he thinks I’ve been under emotional distress and you’ve been helping me? What other conclusion would you like him to draw?”

I sat back. She had a point. I didn’t like it. Fuck. Where the fuck was my control? Shot to pieces because of her. I had to reign it in. She was right. He couldn’t find out about us. Not yet anyway. We needed him to stay quiet.

She cupped my face. Her entire expression softened. It fucking killed me.

“I’m sorry I bit you. Does it hurt?”

“No.”

It stung a little, but she hadn’t hurt me.

“Aiden, please, don’t be angry with me.”

“I’m not.”

With her?

No.

With the whole situation?

Yes.

The bathroom door opened and she dropped her hand, looking away.

“Avery,” I whispered. “I’m just frustrated.”

She nodded.

James sat back down next to her, eying the two of us warily.

“Everything all right?” he asked.

“Yes,” she said. “All good.”

My phone started ringing in my pocket. I sighed, pulling it out and checking the caller ID.

“I have to take this and you two need to be quiet.”

I got up and walked over to the window before answering.

“Hello Chuck, to what do I owe this pleasure?”

“Did you get my message?”

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