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“How much can I buy?”
“All of it.”
I arched a brow and handed over the rest. R.J. sauntered to the front of the store and paid for the clothes, turning to me with a wink, “Need any lingerie?”
“Naughty,” I admonished, smacking him on the arm as I joined him.
He laughed and moved forward to plant another of his passionate kisses on my lips but I pushed him away and shook my head before he pulled me quickly from the store, “We need to find a place to stay. Tonight it’s just you and me Rae, exactly how we need it. I’ve got a lot to say.”
With a look of bewilderment I nodded, unaware that we were already being watched.
Chapter 17
I stood beside the bed, my entire body quivering in anger as I watched Rae bolt through the door. She had such a temper, and sometimes it seemed to add to my own rage and frustration. I picked up a robe and chased after her since she was half naked. Ignoring the looks of surprise around the room as she skidded to a halt in front of R.J., she tossed a defiant glare over her shoulder and planted a seductive kiss right on his lips.
Stupid. She didn’t understand her actions at all.
R.J. wasn’t going to go for that. He wouldn’t be led away by her sensual kiss . . .
Until that was exactly what happened.
She grabbed R.J.’s leather jacket and zipped it up, reaching for his hand and flipped me off in anger.
“That’s far enough!” I yelled, my mind panicking as my heart raced.
What the hell was happening!?
Before I could react R.J. and Rae were on the back of Jake’s Harley. Seconds later I stood at the front door watching the love of my life ride off with my best friend, again, my heart shattering into a million different pieces. The second time I had to watch my girl leave me with R.J.
“Fuck!” I yelled, my face lowering into my hands. What the hell did I just do?
Now my baby was gone, unprotected by the group, and vulnerable. Worse, R.J. was going to use this situation to his advantage and monopolize every second she was with him. I saw the look of surprise and delight on R.J.’s face when her lips met his. He might try to seduce her and as much as I loved my best friend like a brother if he tried to do anything more than press a chaste kiss against her lips I was going to kick his ass.
My lungs ached with exertion as I launched a roar from my chest, rage filling my body to the point of combustion. Rational thought fled my brain. Pissed off and spoiling for a fight, I looked up as Jake approached, hands up in the air.
“Calm down man. This is some serious bullshit, but we gotta handle it the right way. Alright?”
I sneered in his face, “He has Rae.” The words were forced through my locked jaw.
Jake nodded, “Yes, and you need to remember that R.J. is your best friend. He’s not going to sleep with your girl so take a deep breath and handle your fucking shit bro.”
I almost snarled a reply, but Hay interrupted.
“Pete, remember that Rae is in love with you. She cares for R.J., but she wouldn’t betray you. Trust me.” Hayley placed a hand on my arm, but I wasn’t even close to calm.
My chest was heaving. With great effort I managed to calm my breathing enough so that I could speak, “I’m getting her back. Now.”
Feeling the anger, frustration, and hurt that seemed to cling to Rae through our connection, I was becoming increasingly agitated. If I stayed here I would tear this fucking cabin apart.
“She left without anything to wear. She won’t get far,” Hay promised.
My heart started to beat faster again, “Exactly, my baby needs me.”
Hay grinned, “She does Pete. Only love makes you act so irrationally and foolishly. She’s head over heels for you. Never seen my bestie like that before.”
I sighed, “How the hell do I find them?”
“I’ve got to stay here with Hay. Why don’t you text Beckett and see if he’ll follow you? We’ve got this place secure,” Jake’s eyes roamed Hay’s face as he placed a kiss on her lips. “We could use some privacy.”
