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A knock sounds on the door, sending relief through me. I didn’t want to have to hunt him down. I’m sure I’d have to mutilate a dozen guys in the process. I’ve already showered and have a clean shirt on. I’m running low on what to wear, and I doubt Knox and Sawyer would appreciate me just roaming around naked all the time. But I might anyway, because now that I think about it, I’d love to see Hayley’s reaction. I saw the way she devoured Sawyer in that dumbass, tiny speedo costume. He’s lucky that the thing wasn’t a thong. If it was? His ass would’ve been whipped by me for fun. He can’t have his ass hanging out and expect me not to fuck with him. It takes a lot out of me not to squeeze Hayley’s cute ass all the time when she’s wearing those tiny pieces of fabric that I just want to tear off.
“It’s Coop,” Cooper says, his voice low as he whispers against the wood. It’s obvious that the dude is scared out of his fucking mind, thinking about everything he’s getting into. He’s going to have to really knock that shit off, because while fear keeps you on your toes, you have to be brave. Confidence can really help him in a fight. He can’t be going into this thinking we’re going to lose. That kind of negativity is bullshit. He just has to be smart.
I beat the others to the door and crack it open, not letting him in right away. “Were you followed? I can verify on the security feeds. So, you better fucking know.”
Cooper shakes his head. “I wasn’t. Lawrence is making arrangements in his office. I mind manipulated all of his donor security, and the one vampire isn’t a concern at the moment. He’s currently out of the building and burning his ass off as he tries to find one of the missing headliners.”
He’s referring to Killer Bitch. No one will ever find the body. I saw Falo incinerate her myself on one of the feeds. He left her in the sun to burn all day, and with her dead, she wouldn’t heal. Her ashes would scatter on the wind. Comes in handy.
I pull out my com device anyway, showing him that I’m not going to take his word for it especially after the bullshit. I thumb through the feeds and study them, verifying that he knows his shit. “Good. Because things need to remain a secret for the next day. We’re going to be leaving for La Vega tonight. If anyone suspects anything, you better be prepared to fight like hell if you’re going to escape with us.”
“It’s going to be fine. Everything is in place, and we’ve confirmed with Aris that he knew we were playing Lawrence. He just doesn’t know we’re playing him too. You were a fucking smart asshole with your plan, Monroe.” Sawyer nods his head at me, his approval not necessary but appreciated.
“How are you going to reward me? Suck my dick?” I laugh at his frown. I love fucking with the bastard.
Hayley gasps and laughs, her musical voice chiming through the air. “Hey, now. That cock is mine.”
Damn it. My balls throb at her words.
I rush her, stealing her away from Knox. Flipping her onto my shoulder, I relocate her into the bathroom, kick the door closed, lock it, and then sit her ass on the sink. “You gotta watch that naughty mouth of yours, little bird. I can’t control my urge to fuck you over and over again.”
The door crashes open, and Sawyer hauls me back by my shirt, dragging me into the room. I swing and punch him in the balls, dropping him a peg, but he recovers and punches me right back.
I tense and grind my teeth, but a little ball punching doesn’t drop me. It’s one of the things I’m proud of. I can handle a lot of fucking shit. Walcott and I have always been a bit crazy in our fighting techniques. We’ve learned how to ignore the intense pain with these weak-ass nuts. They’ve been cracked open a dozen times over the years. It’s a good thing vampires can’t have children, because I’m pretty sure baby batter bags are useless now.
“Oh, come on, Sawyer. You’re really going to cock-block?” Hayley laughs from the doorway of the bathroom. And damn. I fucking love what she says. She really knows how to tease us in unimaginable ways.
Sawyer tightens his jaw, and if Knox didn’t get between me and Hayley, I’m nearly certain she would’ve motioned for me to return to her. We’re all wrapped around her little finger.
None of us can even deny it.
“I—” Sawyer’s com device chimes, and he snaps his mouth shut. Yanking it from his pocket, he stares at the screen.
I materialize behind him and stare at the bullshit message. “Fucking again? This guy is screwing with us.” I’m nearly certain he’s going to try to stop us from even reaching La Vega while taking those other bastards with him instead.
“What is it?” Hayley asks, the smile vanishing from her face.
I don’t want to tell her. None of us really do. But we have to keep her in on things. She deserves it.
“Lawrence has demanded one last meeting with everyone, except you and Cooper. He wants to starve you, and he knows that we’ll give in and give you blood.” Sawyer speaks up, telling her first so none of us has to. “He claims it’s because dhampirs are stronger when they’re hungry, but I’m afraid he’s going to try to manipulate your mind to ensure that you can’t do anything.”
A bang sounds on the door. “Mr. Noble. I’m here to escort you.”
I twist my lips and stare at Sawyer. “This fucker. I don’t like this.”
“Just be ready to fight. We can take him together.” Sawyer straightens his back and stands tall. He turns to Hayley. “We’ll be back as soon as we can. I’m going to give you one of the com devices, so you can watch our every move. If anything happens—”
“I’ll fucking destroy this whole casino.” Hayley flares her nostrils, her eyes flashing silver.
It wasn’t what Sawyer was going to tell her, but it works for me. I like her plan better.
“We can still do that, little bird. Just pack your things and be ready, okay?” I kiss her once more.
“They’re going to regret ever messing with us.” Hayley nods her head, reassuring herself. That’s the confidence I’m talking about.
Because with her words, I believe her.
We will burn this place to the ground.
