Page 56 of The Veiling

Just then, I spotted a hidden door in the corner of the room. I marched toward it. Noah’s hand landed on my shoulder. I looked back, glowering.

“What are you doing?” He scowled.

I shrugged him off. “I have to find Jesse. Immediately.”

“I’m coming with you.” He turned to the others. “Take Felipe to the car. We’ll be right there.”

“If we’re not back in ten minutes, leave without us and we’ll meet you at the house,” I ordered.

Joseph shook his head. “I’m not going anywhere without you.”

Marco snarled at Felipe. “Liam and I will take him. Joe, you go with Valentino.”

William twisted toward Marco. “I don’t fucking take orders from—”

“Listen to him, Liam,” I snapped.

William tightened his mouth, jerking a barely conscious Felipe toward the door.

Noah led Joseph and me through the secret passageway. After a few turns, he came to a stop at a row of doors. “How do we know which one to go in?”

Joseph nodded at a waitress sashaying toward us with a tray of drinks.

Noah glanced back over his shoulder, muttering. “Forgive me, V.” Grin on his face, he tucked his gun away and strode toward the tall and slender, topless brunette. “Hey, beautiful.”

Pinning her lip between her teeth, she set the drinks down on a buffet table against the wall. “Are you lost, sexy?”

“Not anymore, baby girl.”

What the fuck?Noah’s looks were a weapon, and he knew it. Whatever it took to get Jesse, then leave. As long as he did not do anything physical, I would allow it. Joseph and I stood motionless, observing. Joseph then checked his watch, keeping an eye on the time.

The woman cupped Noah’s scruffy jaw. “I’m not for sale, mi amor.”

“Then maybe you can make time for me after work when you’re off.”

She grinned, pressing her lips to his cheek before whispering in his ear.

He jerked his head back. “Really?”

She nodded, winking.

“I’m looking for one of my good friends, then I can meet you there.”

“Who’s your friend?” She tugged on his jacket. “Is he as sexy as you? Would you like to bring him?” She peered over at us. “And them too. I haven’t had a gangbang in ages. I love to feel many cocks sliding inside me at once.”

Noah peeked at us, then back to her. “Jesse is the friend I’m looking for.”

Her face turned to stone, and she mumbled something in Spanish. “I should’ve known you were too good to be true.” She nodded toward the third door. “Your friend is in there.”

Whatever Jesse did, it was clear he made her angry. I did not care to find out. He was about to die, regardless.

Noah slipped some money from his pocket and handed it to her. “You didn’t see us here.”

She glanced down at her compensation with a pleasant smile, then raked her gaze over him. “Gracias, mi amor.” She grabbed the tray of drinks and hustled in the other direction.

The moment she disappeared, Noah strode back to us. “We have to do this fast. She had a tattoo on her neck of a gang I infiltrated years ago. If they have anything to do with this place, we’re in danger, and don’t have the power to take them down this time.” He grabbed the doorknob and turned it.

I pushed past him, drawing my gun. Jesse sat in a black leather armchair with a brunette rocking on his lap, moaning loudly. Watching a large viewing window in front of them, they had their backs to us.

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