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I walked away before he could change his mind.
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Chapter Eleven
James
“Ah, James! I was expecting your call. I wondered which one of you would get me first. How was Brighton? Good, I hope?”
“Cut the crap, Rebecca. Just what the hell have you been doing?”
She cackled so loudly I moved the handset from my ear. “Was three enough? I thought a twelve-pack may have been overkill.”
“We didn’t have any spare afterwards.”
“I should hope not. Our lovely Lydia deserved a good session of cock. Please tell me you managed to make her cry? She’s such a guarded little cookie, that one... no tears at all, and believe me, I’ve been trying.”
I ignored her completely, filing her revelation for later. “What the fucking hell were you thinking? That little Explicit stunt could have cost me my entire fucking life.”
“Must you always be so dramatic? She’s not a blabber, James, it would have been fine.”
“That’s my career you’re being so blasé about.”
“If you hadn’t taken the bait last night I’d never have taken her back to Explicit, ok? She’d never have discovered the identity of the elusive Masque. Anyway, if you’d have told me you were going to be beating the shit out of some random I’d have picked a different night to bring her along.”
“I’mallowedto change my mind as to when I frequent Explicit, Rebecca, or are you going to fill the place with more of my professional associates every time I take a fucking night off?”
I heard her slide her balcony door open, light up a cigarette on the roof terrace. “Youwantedme to do this.”
“I really didn’t.”
“Lie to yourself all you want, but deep down we both know you wanted her.It’s why she’s here,Masque, you wanted her at Explicit, youknewthis would happen.”
“You seem pretty fucking sure of that.”
“I’m beyond fucking sure of that. You like her, and youshould.She’s fucking awesome.” She took a long drag. “You know I always tell you the truth, James, even when it’s rough. That’s why I’m your friend.”
A flash of remembered gratitude dulled the flames. “I know that, Bex. I haven’t forgotten what you did for me.”
“So, I’m doing it again, only this time it’s a shitload more pleasant a task... Youlikeher. Deal with it. I’m sure I’ll get a thank you in time. Jewellery or boots are always appreciated.”
“Now you’re pushing it,” I snarled, but it was a front and she knew it. I heard her soft laughter, and struggled not to smile.
“Will I see you tomorrow?”
I made her wait a few seconds. “Yes, you’ll see me tomorrow.”
“Praise the Lord! Masque is back in town.”
“It would appear that way,” I said. “Oh, and Rebecca?”
“Yes, James?”
“Please make sure our lovely Lydia wears plenty of eyeliner, shewillbe crying tomorrow night, I assure you.”
She was whooping before I could reach the end-call button.
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