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And then, as though timed, my crown jewels cry out in agony, and my whole face contorts in pain. I duck into my room, slamming and locking the door before sprinting for the ensuite, where I immediately flick on the shower.
It’s only when I drop the suit pants and Calvins that I take a look at myself in the mirror to find that my cock and balls are bright red and covered in…
“Chili seeds?”
I shuck my shirt and slip under the icy cold water, wincing as I scrub what I now realize is chili oil from my poor, unfortunate nuts.
The water eases the sting slightly, though I know from past experience that the effects of the seeds will zing for several more days.
And despite myself—despite the situation I’m in with my fiery bollocks and scorched dick—I smirk, remembering how I’d done this exact same thing to Lorenzo so many years ago.
I can respect a little revenge.
Kudos, Miss Caputo.
My expression darkens as I quickly slam those walls back into place. If she thinks she’s getting away with setting my cock on fire and making me look like a fool, she’s in for a rude awakening.
CHAPTER9
WREN
“I still can’t believe you’re stayinghere.” Levi’s face is lit up with unfettered admiration as he absorbs the decadence of the interior ofRapture.
Courtesy of my newfound friendship with Lucia, I’d been able to ask my friends to drop by this afternoon. Trying to keep a lid on everything that’s going on with Mom has been hard.
Our little group has always shared everything. And so, telling my closest friends has almost lessened the load in a way.
I settle back against my plush seat, lacing my fingers before resting them across my abdomen. “It’s nice, right?”
“And has there beenanynews about your mom?” Matt’s face is lined with concern on the opposite side of the low table.
“Very little. They’re running a new line of inquiry.” I shrug, leaning forward to take a drink of my iced tea. “Whateverthatmeans.”
I’d spoken to Detective Fratelli first thing this morning, following my now daily ritual of calling and texting Mom’s cell. There’s been no further activity—no answer, no response to my texts—but I continue, regardless.
Detective Fratelli did not have an update to share, but had promised that as soon as he’d exhausted this new avenue, we’d know more.
“I don’t mean to be crude…” My eyes snake to my right, to an unashamed Elodie, and I can’t help my lips twitching, knowing well what’s about to come out of her mouth. “Is he as shit hot in person as he is on the internet?”
Levi rolls his eyes as Matt chokes on a laugh, and I simply can’t stop myself from chuckling at this girl and her unique ability to lift me up.
“Elodie Rivers, you’re the worst.” She pouts dramatically before I blow her a kiss. “But I love you regardless.”
Suddenly, a shiver rakes down my spine, and I glance around to see if perhaps Lucia has increased the aircon. But there’s no one behind the bar.
I look back as Levi begins telling everyone about his upcoming internship at some fancy schmancy law firm uptown when Elodie tosses her long blonde hair over one shoulder, straightening in her seat as her eyes fixate on the opposite side of the room.
My heart ricochets within my chest when I feel Vaughn Burton’s gaze on my back as keenly as a physical touch, and our foursome turns silent as footsteps slowly get louder and louder.
Closer and closer.
“It’s almost 6 p.m., Wren.” His deep voice sends a shiver through me, even knowing he’s referring to therules, but before I can elaborate for my friends, Elodie stands up, hand extended.
“Hi, Mr. Burton. I’m Wren’s friend, Elodie.”
I twist about to face him, half expecting him to shoo her hand away in disgust. However, to myabhorrence, he takes her hand in his much larger one with a genuinely charming smile that I have no doubt saturates panties left and right when he deigns to utilize it.
“The pleasure isallmine, Elodie.”
