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Jeremy cleared his throat. “No. Everett Miller is making some noise. I told you threatening him and trying to make restitution wasn’t a great idea.”
“But he didn’t have to do anything other than make a phone call and tell the families they were getting their money back. I didn’t even make him pay for it. The company is footing that bill.”
“I understand that, Memphis, but the word is he’s got lawyers preparing to sue your company for breach of contract.”
Memphis leaned back in his chair and raked a hand through his hair. “Jesus. Even when he’s facing charges and potentially going to prison, he’s still trying to cause trouble for me? It’s an easy lawsuit to beat, though, right?”
Jeremy laughed. “Yes. But it’s going to tie you up for a few months.”
Memphis chuckled. “That’s what I’m paying you and your firm for, so I don’t have to be tied up.”
The sound of breaking glass had Memphis leaping from his chair. “Jeremy, I have to call you back.”
He raced down the stairs while preparing to dial his security out front. When he came into the kitchen, he found Kimberly on the floor with tears in her eyes as she tried to clean up broken glass. His heart rate dropped as he realized there hadn’t been an intruder. Rylee came out of the pantry with a broom.
“Here Kim, I’ve got this. Go to the living room.”
The woman stood and teetered. Memphis lunged to catch her.
“Careful. I’m pretty sure she’s one wrong move away from vomiting all over the place,” Carla said as she came in carrying a towel from somewhere.
Kimberly burst into full blown sobs as Memphis helped her to the couch.
“Shhh. It’s OK, Kimberly. Just let it out,” he said, gingerly patting her head.
“Sorry,” she said after a hiccup a minute or two later. “Just had a much too little drink. A little much too to drink. Damn it,” she slurred. “You know what I mean.”
Memphis chuckled. “I do know what you mean. I’m going to get you some water and help you to a bed. You can crash here tonight.”
“Why did he have to ruin me like this, Memphis? It’s not fair.”
The tears started to fall again, and he sighed. “I don’t know, Kim. I really wish I could explain it. But drunk is not the time to figure it out. Cry if you have to but let’s just try to get you to bed.”
After getting her a glass of water and standing watch while she drank it, he hefted her into his arms and carried her to one of the guest bedrooms. As he closed her door and went in search of Rylee and Carla, he prayed the Arizona DA would change his mind about criminal charges against him. The thought of putting Rylee through that made his stomach churn.
Chapter 7
Ryleestirredatthesound of Memphis crawling out of bed. She cracked one eye open and admired his backside as he stepped into the bathroom. When she heard the shower kick on, she rolled out of bed herself and moved to join him.
He hummed when she stepped into the shower and wrapped her arms around his waist.
“Sorry, lover. I was hoping not to wake you until I was leaving.”
She pressed kisses to his slick chest and let the water fall over her. “It’s fine. I’m glad for a little more time with you. It’s crazy how much I’m going to miss you.”
He held her tight and kissed her tenderly. “I’m going to miss you, Ace. But I’ll be back soon. It will be good to have me out of your hair while you’re playing.”
She sighed. Not so sure she believed him. Though their short time together had been chaotic, she’d come to think of him as her good luck charm. “Any idea how long you’ll be gone?” she asked as he reached for the shower gel and squirted some into his palm. He turned her away from him and lathered the gel on her back. The ointment he’d put on had worked its magic and the scratches no longer stung.
“I should only be a few days this time. I’ll need to go for longer to get everything moved over here, but we can talk about that once I’m back.” His soapy hands roamed her body, cupping and kneading her breasts, trailing down her abdomen, and back to her bottom. She relaxed into his touch.
“That sounds good. I might try to convince Carla to stay a few extra days then.”
Memphis kissed her crown. “I forgot to mention, I’m taking Kimberly home with me so she can start cleaning up the mess Andrew made. I feel bad for her.”
Rylee sighed as his hand cupped her pussy. “I hope she’s not too hungover today. She was drinking pretty heavily last night.”
Memphis turned her again, so she faced him and cupped her face in his hands, lowering his lips to hers. “Let’s not talk about her anymore. I need to fuck you one last time before I leave.” He turned off the shower after rinsing them both off and grabbed towels, tossing one to her so they could quickly dry off.
