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“I won’t. I promise. Hey, maybe I’ll even find out some juicy shit about Maverick for you.” My smile widened when his eyes lit up at that.
“Just don’t get caught,” he warned.
That was the end of our talk about Havoc and his dad. We moved on to discussing summer plans. Dad wanted us to take a trip together. He wanted to lounge on a beach somewhere while I preferred to explore a place like Italy or Japan.
After sharing a large slice of cheesecake, Dad walked me out. He did the same thing Gage had, checking over the SUV to make sure nobody had tampered with it while I was inside. Then he gave me a hug and waited for me to drive off.
As I headed back to the Gods’ house, I felt a sense of relief. I never liked keeping things from my dad. Even though I hadn’t told him everything about the stalker, I felt better with him knowing that Nikki had an accomplice.
His concerns about me staying with the Gods were valid. Havoc’s father was his enemy. Even though I’d let him get so close, I had to remember, Havoc was my enemy too.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
RAINA
When I got back to the Gods’ house, Havoc met me at the door. “Don’t bother getting too comfortable. We’re going out.”
“Going out where?” Immediately I was suspicious. He looked far too happy.
“You’ll see.” Turning back toward the kitchen, he called, “Hurry your asses up. Unless you want to do this in the dark.”
“Do what in the dark?” I dropped my bag on the couch in the front sitting room. An uneasy feeling started in my stomach, spreading through my limbs.
Knight and Gage strolled out of the kitchen. Gage gnawed a piece of beef jerky, clutching the jerky bag in one hand. Havoc turned me around with a hand on my shoulder, steering me back out the door.
“I fucking love punishment,” Gage snickered when we were all in Havoc’s car. “Doling it out, I mean.”
My back stiffened. My hand strayed toward the door. I was in the passenger seat next to Havoc. He glanced in my direction, noticing my hand.
“Don’t even think about leaping out in the middle of traffic,” he warned. “Try it and I’ll stick you in the back with Gage.”
“That would be punishment enough,” I muttered. “Can someone please tell me where we’re going? What exactly am I being punished for?”
“For that shit you pulled this morning.” Havoc shrugged, like I should have expected as much.
I hadn’t done anything this morning other than ignore him and Gage while being extra sweet to Knight. I’d known it would tick off the other two. I hadn’t expected them to punish me for it. Maybe I should have known better.
“Wow, someone has a fragile ego,” I quipped. “Not gonna tell me where you’re taking me? Should I be concerned?”
“Not really,” Knight said.
At the same time, Gage said, “Definitely.”
“Love the mixed messages.” Knowing I wasn’t going to get a straight answer out of them, I sat back in my seat, trying to relax.
As we continued to drive, I realized that we were heading out of the city. That was mildly alarming. My alarm began to grow as it became clear where they were taking me.
“Seriously?” I barked. “You’re taking me to the fucking woods again?”
Havoc’s lips curled into a sly grin. “I could’ve just spanked your ass again. I thought this would be more fun.”
“Fun for who?” I demanded. “Screw that. I’m not running through the woods again while you freaks chase me. I refuse.”
Gage leaned forward, placing a hand on my shoulder. “Wanna make a bet?”
“We’ll make it a bit more interesting this time,” Havoc added. “You’ll love it.”
The first time they’d taken me to the woods, I’d been nervous, thinking they were going to off me and leave my body behind. This time I knew they were far more sinister than that in their own way.
