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“What is it?”
He sighs, running his fingers through his hair. “I couldn’t help but hear something about what that piece of shit Jenny came to Vegas with did to her.”
I frown. “What the hell are you talking about?”
Oscar looks back at Jenny and Kylie again. They are still giggling, completely oblivious to everything and everyone that surrounds them.
“I don’t know if I was hearing shit or whatever, so don’t get crazy when I tell you this, but you know when Kylie drinks it’s like she’s on truth serum or some shit. Look,” he sighs. “The guy Jenny came here with—Shane or whatever the fuck his name is—seems to be a little too aggressive. I don’t see any bruises or scars, but we know there is always a way to hide them. We were witnesses to shit like that. With the way Kylie talked about him, it seems we need to keep an eye out on her. Make sure Jenny doesn’t end up going back to that fucking prick. The only reason I’m telling you is so you can keep her with you, man. I don’t even know if it’s true, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. You need to ask her about it, make sure this isn’t a misunderstanding.”
“Abusive?” I hiss. “Those words came out of Kylie’s mouth?”
“Yeah. Last night she was talking to me when we got to the hotel and she kept saying how glad she was that you found her last night and how she knew you’d take better care of her. I asked her what that meant, and she told me that Shane fucker is a dick—that she saw him grab Jenny one time at a party, so hard that she became concerned.”
Rage instantly fills my veins. I was calm and relaxed, but the words that have just slipped out of my cousin’s mouth have set a fire ablaze. I look back at Jenny, running my eyes all over her body. She’s covered all over, minus the skin showing on her belly and arms.
I realize she was covered yesterday in the pajamas she wore and how, after her shower this morning, she asked me if I could step out of the hotel room so she could get dressed—like I never saw her naked before.
My jaw locks, and Oscar caps my shoulders, forcing my attention on his. “I don’t know if it’s true, but I’m telling you so you can be cautious. If she’s been acting weird, that’s why, so don’t think it’s you. Just do what you can to keep her with you. Don’t let her out of your sight. I don’t want to have to beat someone’s ass while I’m in Vegas. That just wouldn’t be pretty. I’m trusting you to handle this situation the right way. Be the bigger person.”
I grit my teeth, but nod, and when he pats my shoulder before walking away, my fists clench. I glance back at Jenny, wondering if this display of silliness is just for show.
Is this why she drinks so much hard liquor now?
Is this why she was so fucking dead inside when I found her by the slot machines?
Did that piece of shit do this to her?
I swear to God if he did I will murder that motherfucker!
I storm back for Jenny, grabbing her hand and easing her up.
“Drake,” she laughs, looking me in the eye. “What are you doing?”
“We should go, Jenny. I have a photo shoot in the morning, but I’m taking you back to my hotel, as promised.”
She grins. “Oh, right.” She winks at me before turning to look at Kylie. “Kylie, I’ll see you later?”
“Yes!” Kylie sings over her tequila shot. “We are going to have so much fun tomorrow!”
I hold on tight to Jenny’s hand as I walk off. Otto hollers goodbye to us from a distance, but I know he doesn’t give a shit about us leaving. He has two girls on his lap, both of them half naked. He’ll be good for the rest of the night.
I bob my head at Preach, who walks to the door and opens it for us. When we are outside, the fans are already waiting, but I’m not in the mood to sign shit right now. It’s fucking insane how I can go from chill to fucking broiling in a matter of seconds.
This is Jenny we’re talking about. This is the woman I love. I look over at her as she waves at a few people that holler for her. She’s smiling, like she has no care or problems.
She’s in denial.
She has to be.
This shit better not be true.
Preach calls for Bill, and in no time Bill shows up with the SUV, pulling up to the curb. We climb in, cameras flashing behind us, women screaming, but to be honest, it’s all tuned out.
