Page 38 of Restrain Me


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“Got it.”

My eyes lock on a familiar face, and every muscle in my body tightens. Jedrik Rusnak. Gun for hire and the second-best assassin.

We’ve been playing a cat-and-mouse game for years, and the only reason I haven’t killed him is because I didn’t want to waste a bullet.

Up until today, it hasn’t bothered me, but with Camille by my side, it changes the entire game.

Jesus fucking Christ.

Instinctively, I take hold of Camille’s arm while slipping my free hand behind my back and gripping the handle of my gun.

“We have to leave right now,” I growl.

Camille glances around us as I pull her toward the exit. “What’s wrong?”

“Just walk,” I order, my eyes staying on Rusnak. “Faster.”

“Max,” she whimpers, fear tightening her voice. The sound digs into my heart.

Rusnak starts to walk, sticking with us, which means we’ll meet at the exit.

Fuck. This is not going to end well.

I give him a look of warning, slowly shaking my head.

The only thing stopping me from taking the shot is Camille, but I’ll fucking kill him if he tries anything.

A smirk pulls at his mouth, his eyes locked on mine.

I slow my pace and pull Camille partially behind me. “Don’t panic or cause a scene.”

“What?” Confusion laces the word, and I can feel her trembling.

“Stay calm,” I order right before we come face-to-face with Rusnak.

“Maxim Levin,” he chuckles with a cocky air around him. “What a surprise.”

“Now is not the time nor the place, Rusnak. Walk away while you can.”

The smirk on his face grows, and for a split second, his eyes flick to Camille. “Working?”

Every muscle in my body is wound tight and ready for action. “Always.”

We scan our surroundings simultaneously, then he mutters, “Me too.”

Rusnak prefers to kill his targets up close, whereas I prefer they don’t see it coming. The risk is lower that way.

My jaw clenches as I growl, “Who?”

He glances in the direction of the crowd. “A businessman.”

Camille grips my arm, and I feel her press against my back. She’s shaking like a fucking leave.

I gesture with a nod of my head for Rusnak to go.

Again his eyes flick to Camille, and I shake my head. “Don’t even think about it.”

He lets out a dark chuckle. “I’ve been busier than usual the past few weeks and wondered where you were. I almost got my hopes up and thought you were killed. But here you are. And with a woman, no less. Interesting.”

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