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“Have a seat. We saved that couch for you.” Rook nods, and the guys sit down. They take up all three seats as I try to determine who to sit with.
Ramsey is in the middle, and he leans forward, yanking me to him.
Okay, decision made. I always like it better when I don’t have to pick between them.
“We heard security was able to grab the guy.” Warrick leans forward. “What’s happening there?”
“Yeah, Love’s team was able to detain Xavier and Leo Samuels. That’s the guy. Xavier had all of his privileges revoked when he chose not to comply with some of the stipulations we intended to enforce in his contract,” Rook says. “He never should’ve been allowed entry to begin with.”
“No offense, but I don’t give a fuck about Xavier. I want to know what’s happening to the other guy,” Warrick growls.
I stretch a hand over, linking our fingers. He tosses himself back against the cushion, exhaling heavily. I run my thumb over his to hopefully give him some comfort. I may have briefly considered strangling him for dragging me out on stage, but it really was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Mostly, I just can’t stand seeing any of my alphas upset.
“He’s got several outstanding warrants from two or three states,” Storm pipes in. “He was also arrested for trespassing and a few drug charges that will carry pretty heavy jail time, considering his previous charges.” He shrugs. “There’s no guarantee with our justice system, but I’m optimistic he won’t be a problem for any of us again. At least not in the near future.”
“Wow,” I whisper.
“Damn,” Ramsey says, squeezing my middle. “Thank you.”
“We’ve fired Lucas, Gavin’s assistant, for his hand in all of it,” Rook says.
I’m guessing they determined that he was the inside contact who had been getting Leo Samuels into all the shows. That sucks. He stood around while I told Gavin and Ramsey all the details. He easily could’ve contacted Leo to find out what drugs Carter had taken.
“Unfortunately, we’re concerned the problem is more widespread than just Leo Samuels and Lucas,” Rook says with a heavy sigh.
“Leo was a low-level runner,” Storm agrees. “The more I look into it, the more it seems this goes deeper than just this one tour.”
“We’ll be doing some digging to see if this really has been happening label-wide. Then we’ll go from there and take action accordingly,” Rook says, shaking his head.
“Good,” Warrick growls.
The adorable toddler from earlier is awake and stumbling around the room. She comes over and holds small hands out.
My eyes immediately fly to Love’s. “May I?”
“Oh, yeah.” She laughs. “Go for it. Just be careful. Bellamy is in that biting stage that just won’t quit.”
I’m not afraid of toddler teeth. Baby snuggles are worth the risk.
I release War’s hand and scoop her up. She immediately starts to fiddle her finger against the fabric of my dress. Her little face is so expressive as she pokes at the pattern.
Fitz leans over, giving her a smile. She buries her face in my shoulder and scoots as far away as she can.
“Apparently, she’s not a fan of eyeliner,” Fitz jokes, referencing my comment before the show.
Bellamy gets close to Warrick’s side, and I’m a little shocked when she climbs over into his lap.
“Oh, all right,” Warrick says as the little lady yanks on his hair. He looks at Love, who is now surrounded by her security guys. “She’s a cute kid.”
“Thanks,” she says with a laugh.
“I’m glad we could address this situation.” Rook looks directly at me. “I’m even more frustrated it was an issue to begin with. We want to discuss the possibility of the three of you doing some crossover shows in the future.”
“I’m just fill-in,” Fitz sputters.
“You’re a damn good musician,” Rook says. “I know no one wants to talk contracts and royalties tonight, but it’s an option for sporadic shows without the commitment of a tour. Give it some thought. We’d also like to discuss having you document those shows whenever you’re available.” He looks directly at me again, and I blink.
“Seriously?” I was convinced they’d want to be done with me after this tour. Ramsey squeezes my middle. All three send encouraging thoughts and excitement in the bond, but I’m still shocked.
