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Ian shot him a glance. “You know why he did that. And he’s my brother now. So, if you have a problem with anyone in my family, you need to speak to me directly,” he pointed to Tyler, “not him.”
My eyes widened at the way Ian spoke to Emilio, but Ian didn’t bat an eye. He was just as intimidating.
“When are you planning to have your opening night?” Liam asked.
“I have Luke handling that and should have answers soon.”
“Jade, come with me,” Emilio ordered.
I lifted my eyes to see him now standing, his menacing gaze on mine. I got ready to obey but Ian reached out a hand, seizing my wrist. “No.”
The corner of Emilio’s lips twisted into his signature evil smile.
“She’s off limits,” Ian gritted his teeth, “and she belongs to Luke.”
“I don’t want to fuck her,” Emilio countered. “I just want to speak to her,” he held his hand out to me, “alone.”
My phone vibrated between my breasts. When I pulled it out, a few low laughs rumbled through the room.
It’s ok. Go with him.
Glancing up at the camera in the corner of the room, I gave a small nod, then showed Ian the message.
“Alright.” He shifted his gaze to Emilio as I slid the phone back into my top. “I know you’re you,” he waved a hand, “but when you’re in my club, you follow my rules, and you better keep those hands off my assistant unless she puts them there.”
Nibbling the inside of my lip, I waited for Emilio to snap but the truth was, the men, apart from Vito, were all close friends. If there was one thing that I knew about the three Rovati brothers, they didn’t like to be told what to do, but they respected the people they cared about. Especially on one another’s turf.
Emilio extended his hand again, his slate grey eyes penetrating through my soul. “Jade.”
I quickly gathered my iPad, stuffing it into my bag before confidently placing my hand in his. He led me out of the room and into the wide hallway. Joseph and Indigo stood stoically, their eyes fixed straight ahead. Emilio opened the Blue Lounge doors and I gracefully sashayed inside, stopping at a black leather chair. I spun around just as he closed the door behind us with a soft thud.
Crossing his arms, he cocked his head. “Aurora.”
I sighed. “Emilio, I?—”
“You can pull her from the bar.”
“I can’t just pull my main bartender for your cock.” I was tough, but I knew my limits and knew I’d just crossed the line. Unfortunately, it slipped out before I could stop it, so I owned it. I waited for him to strike, but Ian always told me to hold my ground, so I remained unmoved.
Taking three strides closer, he wrapped an arm around me, pulling me into his body. I froze as he tightened his malevolent stare on mine. He was a pure work of Italian art. He ran his fingers through his jet-black, slicked-back undercut. “It’s either her or you. I know Luke well and know he’d want to watch you grinding on my cock from there.” The aroma of his minty breath met my nose as he lifted his chin to the camera in the corner; never taking his eyes off mine. “But I know your boss won’t allow it and I’m choosing to respect him because he’s my friend.”
“I have other blondes if?—”
“Her… or you.” He leaned close. “My cock’s aching badly tonight, so you make the choice.”
My breath caught in my throat. Emilio and I hooked up once on his first visit to Euphoria after we opened. We’d only used one another for a one-night stand after my work shift, but nothing came of it. I was vulnerable after leaving Ithaca and settling into a new city and job. But I didn’t regret it. Emilio was a fucking beast in bed and made me orgasm until I thought I’d need medical attention, but I never desired to repeat that night. Ian and Luke knew about it, and it was never an issue.
I swallowed hard, checking the gold Vacheron Constantin watch the Knights had given me for Christmas. “I’ll go talk to Aurora. She should be here by now.”
A pleased smile etched onto his face, though he was anything but agreeable. “Thank you, beautiful.”
I breezed past him, hauling the door open. “Oh!” I jumped back at the sight of Valentino with the other men behind him. “Excuse me.” I scooted to the side, slithering by as they filed into the room, followed by security.
“Jade.” Ian grabbed my shoulder.
As I whirled toward him, Tyler quickly shut the door behind their friends. Both he and Nico crossed their arms in unison while Ian withdrew his hand and slipped it into his pocket.
“Emilio wants Aurora because I won’t give him what he wants,” I hissed.
