Page 20 of Painfully Merry

“No, I guess not.”

“Exactly, she is the head honcho, after all. It’s her company to protect, and she can’t go around talking all willy-nilly to everyone, even you. But that doesn’t mean your revenge isn’t warranted. She does have it coming. But perhaps, try to see where she is coming from?”

When did he become so wise? It can’t be from his line of work? He just killed someone this morning because he didn’t want them to come poking around while we kept Sabrina captive.

“You think I should let her go?”

He laughs. “Fuck no, her pussy felt like heaven. She isn’t going anywhere. Now, do you want waffles or not?”

“Normal waffles, Chaos.”

“You suck.”

I wasn’t lying to Sabrina when I said Chaos wouldn’t let her go. He brought her into his circle, and he’d do anything for her. Once he finds out who’s been stealing from her, that guy is fucked. I need that notebook.

“Chaos?”

He looks up from his bowl of waffle batter. “Yeah?”

“Where did you place that notebook you swiped from, Sabrina?”

His dark brow pinches together. “Um, I think it’s in our bags upstairs. Why?” he asks cautiously.

I wave him off, and he doesn’t need to know. “No reason. When are the waffles ready? I’ll go find Sabrina.”

“Give me ten.”

I head back into the living room and find it empty. She wouldn't be that stupid to leave this house. I take the stairs by two, and she can’t go far. I move to her bedroom and find her sitting on the bed, holding her shirt closed.

“What’s wrong?” I ask, sitting next to her.

She lets out a chuckle. “What’s wrong? You’re seriously asking that after you shoved your dick down my throat.”

“I gave you options, and you didn’t take them. Did you want to grab a shower? Chaos is making breakfast.”

“That psycho?”

I have to calm myself. She isn’t used to him yet. “He isn’t like that. You need to spend time with him, but he’s a decent guy. Chaos has his moments; he’s just wired differently. He wouldn’t hurt you, Sabrina.”

“He killed my neighbour and brought me his dog as a gift. Sorry for not kissing his feet in appreciation.”

“Get dressed.” I’m not listening to someone talk ill of my best friend. I can handle a few things in this world, but that is not one of them.

I move to our bags, grab a fresh pair of pants, and find one of Chaos’ ugly Christmas sweaters. It’ll make him happy. I don’t bother moving to the ensuite and strip right before Sabrina. If she’s uncomfortable, she can move. Her gaze drops to my tattoo on my ribs, something no one knows about when you wear suits all day.

“See something you like?” She huffs and storms off to her closet. Huff all you want.

The look in those eyes doesn’t lie, Miss Black.

10

Sabrina

I should’ve stormed out the front door when I had the chance, but something was stopping me. The way that Parker is determined to find out who is stealing from me. Why does it bother him so much? It’s not like it’s any of his business. Yet he makes it out to be his business. I can’t rehire him. And Chaos. I’m not sure what to think about him.

He killed Mr. Murphy and acted like it was normal. To bring back Honey as anI’m sorrygift. What kind of person does that? And Parker defended him. That’s the messed-up part. He found it normal for Chaos to do this. Is it normal?

“Hurry up and get dressed, Sabrina,” Parker calls out.

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