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A tall guy in a suit walked in with two men behind him. Shotgun and Celt immediately blocked their action and squared off against them. The man flicked his fingers, and his guards stepped back.
“What the hell are you doing here?” Derek demanded in a deadly tone.
“I was visiting the area and heard what had happened and decided to check Madisen was okay. We’re old friends, after all,” the guy replied.
“Not fucking likely, Millar,” Madisen fired.
Levi snapped to attention at her tone. Madisen did not like this fella. He moved to her side and was gratified when she nestled into him. Millar’s eyes narrowed on them.
“Now, really? I was going to be family.” Millar smirked.
“That was never gonna happen,” Madisen replied.
“I was Cami’s fiancé,” Millar said angrily.
“Her potential rapist, you mean?” Madisen snapped. “Cami is a lesbian, and you were fully prepared to marry and rape her.”
Derek let out a low growl, and Millar didn’t look so smug.
“You’ve no place here. The Roderick girls are under McKenzie protection,” Derek stated.
“I came to check they’re okay. That’s what friends do,” Millar replied in a smarmy tone.
“No friend of mine,” Madisen muttered.
“Seems you ain’t wanted,” Celt said from behind.
“Take your fancy-assed self and vanish. We don’t approve of rapists here,” Shotgun agreed.
“I came in peace,” Millar replied, not looking as cocksure.
“Isn’t no peace between us. But I can escalate the fragile relationship to war,” Derek said with a shark’s grin.
“No need, McKenzie,” Millar shot back. “So which Roderick are you sniffing after? I know that you once thought of marrying Madisen. You back in her panties?”
“Don’t be so damn crude,” Madisen exclaimed.
“Oh, come on. Everyone knew Oscar wanted you two to shack up,” Millar sneered.
“You’re disgusting,” Madisen said.
Levi couldn’t disagree. Of course, this prick had no idea of the relationship between Derek and Madisen, but even so, the leer on his face was vile. Levi was seconds away from planting his fist in the asshole.
“Looks like things are interesting around here. Make sure I get a wedding invite,” Millar said before leaving.
“Now, that was interesting,” Derek mused.
Levi wondered if Derek was thinking the same as him. Millar clearly had an interest in Madisen. Levi had seen the lust in his eyes. If Millar wanted to keep breathing, then he better stay far away from his girl. She belonged to him, and he’d kill anyone who laid a hand on her.
Madisen
I waited until I got home until I confronted Levi. The sheer audacity of expecting he can move in when we’d barely even kissed was astonishing. Before I could say anything, he turned to me in the kitchen while we were alone and spoke.
“Madisen, I care about you a lot. That ain’t something I say or admit to easily. I know we can have something special if we give this a chance. But that guy tonight, he had lust and hate in his eyes. He wants you badly. Baby, I can’t let anyone hurt you. It would unleash a monster, and I wouldn’t be able to control myself. So, I’m begging ya, let me stay for a few days. Please,” Levi said, and I heard the emotion in his voice.
Levi’s heartfelt plea took the wind out of my sails, and my temper subsided. Shit, how could I argue with him?
“Okay,” I replied, resigned. “But you do not throw your weight about. I don’t know how the women in your club act, but I’m not a no-yes woman. I have a brain and independence and won’t allow anyone to diminish my thought processes or abilities. If you can respect me and listen to me, we’ll be fine.”
