Page 117 of Break Me Not

I covered Liz’s eyes so she wouldn't see what was about to happen on stage.

“I knew that they were together, but⁠—”

“Oh shit!”

I turned Liz around and started moving her toward the exit.

“She was not supposed to be here!” she yelled.

“She’s an adult, baby,” I reminded her, laughing as I pushed her out.

As soon as we were outside, she turned on me. “Were you the one who introduced her to this?”

I raised my hands. As much as I wanted to, I couldn't lie to her.

“I may have gotten her in for free.”

The look on Liz's face was pure shock as she slapped my arm.

“Jax! I can't believe you!”

She walked up the stairs, pushing past the waiting line that was already wrapping down the block, and I had to run after her and take her hands so she would look at me.

“What can I do to make it up to you?” I asked.

When she turned to me, her brows were raised, and I fell to my knees. People were watching us, and I was pretty sure taking pictures too, but I didn't care.

“Punish me? For old times’ sake?”

She pulled her bottom lip between her teeth.

“You know I cannot resist a punishment.”

“I was counting on that,” I said with a smile.

She rolled her eyes as I got up. “I'm still not forgiving you. This is too much.”

I put an arm over her shoulder, walking her to our awaiting car.

“We can discuss that another day. For now, let’s focus on punishment.”

She let out a sigh. “Fine. But I don't know if I'll ever be able to get over this.”

I laughed and held her tight.

“That's okay. Maybe now we will finally know how Claire feels.”

She let out a groan.

“But it’s a rockstar! Claire's with a rock star! You know what they’re like.”

I paused in our walk and forced her to look at me. “Are you jealous you didn't get with a rock star?”

That earned me a slap to the arm again.

“Extra punishment this time. We're getting out the collar.” She turned and walked toward the car by herself.

I was practically skipping behind her.

“Yes, Mommy.”

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