Page 44 of Knot What I Expected

Gone.

“Jesus Christ!”

I turn around.

Gabriella does not look impressed.

At all.

She’s standing behind the bar with both hands planted on those lush hips, dark eyes flashing fire at me.

“Thanks a lot!”

I frown.

“You’re welcome.”

“That wasn’t gratitude, Havoc!”

“Oh?”

“He didn’t even pay his check!”

I glance toward the empty stool. Then back at her.

“That’s what you’re pissed about?”

“Yes! Because unlike some people, I actually need this job, and customers walking out without paying generally isn’t considered good service. Not to mention, the boss’ll take it from my tips.”

Fuck.

I hadn’t thought about that.

Of course I fucking hadn’t.

Monster wanted the threat gone. So I made him go.

Consequences apparently came later.

“How much?”

“That’s not the point.”

“How much, Gabby?”

She blows out an aggravated breath and reaches for the check. I don’t wait. I grab it, pull out my wallet, take the first bill my fingers hit, and drop it onto the bar.

It’s a hundred.

“There.”

Her eyes widen.

“Havoc, his check isn’t that much.”

“Keep the change.”

“I am not keeping⁠—”