Page 81 of A Villain's Kiss

“Why would you not ask questions?” I say to him.

“I don’t get paid enough to ask questions, that’s why.”

“So it’s money. That’s the real reason you’re here.”

“Money is the ruler of this world, is it not?” he argues.

“Is it really the hunters who want the women, or do you want them for your clubs?” I question.

He offers me a smile. “You got me there. The hunters would have nothing to do with such things.” I grind my teeth. “Though, I want to collect a few women like you do.” He nods to Maria. “You both have the resources, so give me a woman.”

“It doesn’t work like that,” I argue. “I don’t collect women. I buy them—”

“It does. I’ll pay. You know I’m good for it. Call it what you want.”

Maria scoffs, and Grayson turns to her as she raises a brow. “Don’t look at me, you dickhead.” She growls while I try not to smile as she lifts her drink to her lips.

“I have something for you. I think you should look at it.” Grayson stands, and starts to walk away, but Maria and I stay where we are. “Jake, you’ll want to see this. I’d suggest you follow me.”

I look at Maria, and she simply shrugs her shoulders.

“Not my issue.” She holds up her drink. “I’m getting drunk and hopefully fucking an Italian stallion. You have fun with your crazy brother.”

Shaking my head, I leave her at the bar and follow Grayson out. He makes his way over to a car and goes straight to the trunk, popping it open. When he does, I see Mercedes—the very same man I slit the throat of earlier tonight.

“You forgot to clean up your mess.” He nods to Mercedes. “Now, I can take this to the local authorities, or you can give me what I want. I’m only asking for one woman… I’m down and desperate.”

I grind my teeth as I stare at him, then let out a huff.

“I’m sure they would be happy to search your apartment. I wonder what they would do with your pretty redhead. She was there, right? Probably even has his blood on her.”

“You can’t have any of them,” I tell him. “But Avani is looking to move. I will offer your position to her. She loves sex. And if you pay her right—”

“I’ll pay her double what you do,” he says. I glance back at the body.

“Burn it.”

He smirks before he says, “After I remove the teeth, of course. Wouldn’t want you to go back on your word. I may just hold on to them for a little while, you know, until your debt is paid.” He closes the trunk and walks around to the driver’s side, getting in and speeding off.

Can I kill my brother?

I should.

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