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“Everleigh.”
My name was the last word he spoke for a while. His hungry kisses demanded attention, and the burning need to be as close to him as I could erased all other thoughts.
Until there was a knock on the door and Santino’s voice brought us back to the dingy motel room. And with it came the stark reality of our situation.
“A couple of cars pulled up outside. You might want to handle this.”
Lucius sat up, pulling me with him. “Nobody knows we’re here.”
I cleared my throat, most likely looking as guilty as I felt. “I texted Gunner. He tracked my phone.”
Lucius reared back, disbelief on his face. “You sold me out?”
Confused, I stood up, shaking my head. “No, never. I got you the manpower you need. I’d never do anything to harm you.”
Because the truth was I loved him. Seeing him again made that clear. And I’d do anything to keep him safe.
“You told Gunner where I was. Do you have any idea what he’ll do to me? I betrayed him. I broke his trust. And I promised to stay away.”
“He has the same goal as you. He’ll help you.”
Lucius let out a resigned laugh. “Santino was wrong to bring you here.”
My anger rose, and with it my voice. “You asked me to trust you. So why can’t you give me the same in return?”
“You have no idea what you’ve done.”
I threw up my hands in frustration. “If you’d talk to me for once, I’d understand what’s happening.”
“It’s not your problem to deal with.”
I suppressed the urge to growl at him. “Everythingto do with you is my problem.” I nearly tacked on a “because I love you.” But this was neither the time nor the place.
Another knock sounded at the door. “He’s here.”
Lucius’s shoulders straightened, and he walked out of the room with his head held high. I followed, looking anything but composed. Gunner was standing at the front of a large group, his feet wide, his arms crossed.Has he brought every last one of his men with him?
Lucius didn’t back down; instead he walked right up to him. “Gunner.”
Gunner tilted his head as if studying him. “You look like shit.”
Lucius released a dry laugh. “You look like you put on a few pounds.”
“I told you what would happen if you ever came back here.”
Lucius squared his shoulders, bracing. “You did. But Ihaveto do this. For Sam. He was my friend as much as he was yours and he deserves to get justice.”
Without warning, Gunner punched Lucius so hard he doubled over.
I screamed, leaping forward. Santino caught me before I could throw myself between them. “They have to sort this out themselves.”
For whatever reason, Lucius didn’t throw a punch. If he didn’t defend himself soon, I’d be the one punching Gunner. Surely, Freya would understand.
Gunner seemed satisfied with the hit he’d gotten in, clapping Lucius on the back. “We go in together. Get ready to head out in five minutes.”
Nodding, Lucius turned, and I gasped at the sight. He had a cut on his cheekbone, and what would soon turn into a black eye.
When I stepped closer, he held up his hand. “I can’t do this right now.”
