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“Why would they do that?” I demand, my hands balling into fists.
“Just some idiots who think they can take advantage of women,” Thor replies with a shrug. “They probably took off after they got what they wanted from other girls. I’d have handled it myself, but getting you back to your room safely was more important.”
I take a deep breath, trying to calm down. “I just don’t understand how this could happen.”
“It happens more than you think. I used to be a bouncer. I’ve seen it more than I care to admit. I saw them eyeing you two at the bar and figured I should keep an eye on you. Turns out my gut feeling was right.”
“And you brought us back here?” I ask, trying to piece together the timeline of last night.
“Yes, I made sure you got back to your room safely, but you got sick on yourself when we got back. I cleaned you up the best I could. I didn’t expect to end up in your bed, but I didn’t want to leave you alone, either. Your friend here claimed the couch before I could.”
I look at him, studying his expression and trying to figure out if this is just a ploy to get into my bed for real. But then, his gaze meets mine, and I see something genuine there—concern, maybe even a touch of protectiveness.
“Thank you,” I whisper, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. “Thank you for watching over us. So, what now? Do we call the police?” The thought of those men getting away with what they did leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I knew things like this happened at bars, but I never thought it would happen to me at my age.
“It’s not worth it. They’ll likely be long gone now.”
“But they could do it to someone else. We should at least alert the casino security.”
“Already done,” Thor says, gesturing to his phone. “I called them last night after I got you both back here safely. They’re looking into it.”
I breathe a sigh of relief, feeling grateful for Thor’s quick thinking. The anger still lingers. “They can’t just get away with it.”
Thor looks at me, his expression softening. “I understand how you feel, but unfortunately, justice doesn’t always work out the way it should. All we can do is take care of ourselves and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
I know he’s right, but it doesn’t make me any less angry. Last night could have ended differently had he not stepped in. I’d listened to a couple of true-crime podcasts the last few months, and when things like this happen, horrible, unspeakable acts by the monsters who drugged women usually follow. Minny and I are truly lucky Thor had been there for us.
“I, well, we both owe you a serious debt of gratitude. I’m sure Minny would say the same if she weren’t sawing logs.”
He smiles at me, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “I’m just glad I saw it and stopped you before it went any further.”
I retort, a pang of guilt hitting me. He’d given up his night to babysit two strangers. A true good Samaritan. “But we robbed you of your evening,” I reply.
“I got to spend the night with two beautiful women. It’s not exactly a hardship.”
I roll my eyes but can’t help the blush that creeps up my neck.
“Is there something I can do to say thank you?”
“How about dinner?”
My heart skips a beat at his suggestion. “Dinner?” I repeat, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. “Like a date?”
Thor nods, his gaze steady on mine. “Yeah, like a date. I know we don’t know much about each other than that we’ve slept together, but I’m here alone, and having someone to eat with sounds pretty fucking good.”
I feel a flutter in my stomach at the thought of spending more time with him. Despite the unusual circumstances of our meeting, there’s something about him that draws me in. Maybe it’s his rugged good looks or the way he exudes confidence without being arrogant. Or maybe it’s the fact he saved us from a potentially dangerous situation. Whatever it is, I find myself nodding eagerly.
“I’d like that.”
“Great,” he says, grinning at me. “You get some rest. I’ll swing by later to get you.”
CHAPTER 6
THOR
Leaving Charlotte’s room, I head to mine a few floors up. Once inside, I put my phone on the charger. It had died sometime in the night after I’d gotten them back to their room. I collapse onto my bed, replaying last night’s events.
I can’t shake off the images of those two girls, so vulnerable and unsuspecting, completely at the mercy of those assholes. How could anyone be so heartless as to do that to another human being? Charlotte and her friend were just out having a good time. I’m just glad I was there to stop it from going any further.
