Page 21 of Checkmate


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“We started working on it years ago, in hope that you would be able to come back. It felt weird preparing the house for everyone and you not having your own space.” Creed says, coming to stand behind me. My skin instantly prickles with pain at the thought of being touched but he leaves a small amount of space between us. I start to relax within seconds, something only Creed can do.

“It’s perfect.” I whisper.

“Chester told me that he's going to tattoo you. You do know that he is turned on by it, right?” Creed questions.

“Is that why he doesn’t do it often?” I ask.

“Yes.”

“And you two?”

“Also yes Tenshi. We share a bond; we have similar gifts with emotions. Mine are mainly when it comes to you, Chester however, it’s everyone. I’m sure you'll figure it out as time goes by.”

“Are you two, you know, together?”

His chest vibrates with laughter against my back. “No, just when he does my ink.”

“And the others?”

“I don’t think so, but you would have to ask them.”

“I’m not going to fuck him.” I make my statement loud and clear, but it sounds weak to my own ears.

“Mmhhm.”

“I’m serious.”

“What are you two whispering about over there?” Kai asks, interrupting the moment.

Creed takes a step back. “Chester agreed to tattoo Jolie.”

“You what?” Trace roars, stepping up to Chester. He stabs him in the chest with his finger. “You’re not touching her.”

“I think she's more than ready,” he counters.

“You’re not doing it,” Brennan declares.

“You didn’t ask me?” Kai says, hurt lacing his voice.

Creed laughs from behind me.

“Will you all shut up? I’m not asking for your permission. I want Chester to do it and Kai, I did plan to ask you but Creed's tattoo on his back is amazing and I really want the grey. I love your work Kai, and that's why I was hoping you would start an arm sleeve for me in the future.”

He preens from my praise. “Ok, you’re forgiven.”

“Are you sure it’s what you want, Jolie?” Brennan asks.

I blow out a breath and nod.

“Are we all seriously just going to stand here and pretend that she isn’t going to screw Chester while we're all here?” Trace snaps.

“If you don’t like it, you can leave!” Chester spits, his tone venomous and the daggers he’s glaring towards Trace, sharp enough to cut anyone that gets in his way.

“Who says I’m going to screw him?” I interject before this can get anymore out of hand.

“You’ll see, Tenshi.” Creed winks with a smile and leans in closer to me. “Just make sure you scream for me.”

“Well this escalated really quickly. All I want is a fucking tattoo in memory of your brothers and you’re all worried about who I’m going to fuck. Grow the hell up all of you. If I do sleep with anyone, that’s my business. I will not be controlled or told what to do by anyone.”

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