Page 703 of Hell Hath No Fury
“Speaking of. Is it going to be a problem that I’m talking to you?” His gaze goes over my shoulder before returning to my face. “One of the patch holders is shooting daggers my way.”
I sigh. “It’s a long story.”
“I’m a great listener.”
“The short version is that we were… hell, I don’t even know how to describe it. Sneaking around, I guess. We were sneakingaround and when I asked him what we were doing, he got all shitty with me.”
“Ouch. I’m sorry.”
“Me, too. I’d been moping around when I decided I should get a job and try to move on.”
He nods. “That makes sense, though I’m sure you had to suspect that you might run into him here.”
“Part of me hoped I would.”
“Can I offer you some advice?”
“Sure.”
“If you care for him, let him know. If he doesn’t see what a gem you are, give me a call.”
He reaches into his breast pocket, pulling out a business card. I take it, smiling.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“He’s stomping his way across the room right now. Good luck.”
Reaching out, I touch Will’s arm. “Thank you.”
“My pleasure.”
I feel Tool’s presence as he nears. Standing, I brush a kiss across Will’s cheek before turning. Tool isrightthere, and our bodies press against each other.
“What in the hell are you doing?”
“As we previously discussed, I’m working.”
His gaze darts from Will back to me.
“I want a dance.”
“And I’m sure there are plenty of women who’d be willing to give you one. But I’m not one of them.” I sidestep him. “Good night, Tool.”
He follows, spinning me so that I’m facing him.
“They should have called you Cat.”
“You better not be insinuating that I’m a pussy, Tool, or I swear to god I will knock you on your ass in front of everyone.”
Arizona likes to make sure the girls know basic self-defense in case a patron gets too handsy. I’m not afraid to use my new skills on Tool, either.
“What? Fuck. That’s not what I meant.” He runs his hand through his hair. “Cat, because you make me feel like we’re playing a cat-and-mouse game.”
My lips twitch. “You’re saying you’re the mouse in the scenario? More like cat and dog. Or cat and bear.”
“You know what I mean.” His gaze searches mine. “Can we talk?”
“I get off at two. We can talk then.”
