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I didn’t think as I jumped out of my SUV and raced across campus. I didn’t think as I clenched my fists around his perfectly ironed collar and lifted him off the ground. I didn’t think as I threw him onto the ground and away from my girl.
It wasn’t until Lizzie’s frantic and pained voice broke through my head that I realized what I was doing. I knew it was too late; the damage had been done. I had screwed up. Again.
“Chase, what are you doing?” she screamed at me with fear in her voice.
I never wanted to see her look that way again. I apologized to the prick, Jake. Sure, he might have a girlfriend, but he wasn’t stupid. No other girls in this world could compare to Lizzie.
Lizzie didn’t talk to me the whole ride back to the hotel. I knew I deserved her anger, but I couldn’t help but look at her sitting next to me, arms crossed, and an angry scowl across those perfect lips. I tried not to smile, but she looked so damn adorable when she was mad.
When I pulled up outside the hotel, she had jumped out and told me not to follow her. I listened, parked my SUV, and made my way to a bar down the street. Texting Jax, I asked him to meet me there too. I needed a drink to cool down before I tried to salvage things with Lizzie.
Finding a seat, I spotted Mark, one of the bartenders who worked at the Hard Rock with us. It was his day off, too. Waving me over, I joined him at a table just as Jax walked into the loud bar.
“What are you doing?” Mark asked, as he motioned for the bartender to bring me a beer.
“Just picked up Lizzie from school. I dropped her off and just needed a drink,” I said, before I realized I was spilling too much information.
With big eyes, Mark only smirked at me. “Man, I never thought I would see the day,” he joked. “Who would have thought that Spencer Chase would be pussy whipped by a girl? She must be an amazing fuck to get you to settle down,” Mark said.
Red flashed across my eyes as I clenched my fists at my sides. No one spoke of Lizzie in that way.
Jumping off the barstool, I heard it bang against the floor as I shoved Mark off his seat. People around us scattered as voices echoed through my mind.
“Don’t you ever talk about Lizzie like that again. If you do, I’ll kill you,” I bellowed at the top of my lungs as I towered over Mark.
Scooting back, Mark tried to plead with me, but there was no calming me now. I looked around at the people watching us.
Instead of seeing a bunch of guys ready for a fight, I saw Lizzie’s face staring back at me. I couldn’t go against my word. I had to prove to her I was better than just a fighter.
Throwing my hands in the air, I told them all to fuck off before I ran out the door. With Jax on my heels, he didn’t say anything to me, but he followed me back to my room.
As my friend, Jax knew better than anyone to just let me be when I became upset. I had promised Lizzie earlier that I wouldn’t do anything violent again. In my mind, I had let Mark off easy. I should have knocked his head off and beat him until he couldn’t talk again. But instead, I walked away and went back to my room so I could sleep off my anger and wait for Lizzie until she was ready to talk to me again.
She was worth it.
I was more than thankful when she answered my phone call hours later. I had made a decision that I would shower her with all the experiences she deserved, starting with treating her like the lady she was. I remembered when she had once told me in conversation that she would love to travel to Venice, Italy. Maybe right now I couldn’t fly her across the world, but I could do the next best thing. I had been planning this date since the day I met her.
As I decided to treat her to beautiful outfits, gourmet cuisine, and a romantic gondola ride, I knew I was only starting to make up for the shit she had to go through as a kid. It would take me the rest of my life to make her feel like my queen, and I was ready for the challenge.
CHAPTER 20
Ididn’t hear from Chase for the rest of the afternoon. I was glad for his silence because I needed time to cool off, especially before I might say something I would regret. I cared about Chase, but I also knew that if he didn’t get his anger under control, we may never have a future together. I had faith though. I just had to believe he could control himself for me.
It wasn’t until later that evening that Chase finally called.
“Lizzie, can I see you?” he asked carefully. I could tell he was on edge, and I knew I had punished him long enough.
“Sure,” I replied. “When?”
“Meet me outside the hotel. I’m waiting in the car.”
I hung up and quickly threw on a loose-fitting black sundress and black sandals before running out the door. I found Chase parked in front of the hotel and when he saw me, his face lit up.
Smiling, I got inside the car.
“Before you say anything, I want to say I’m sorry again.” Chase took my hands and held them inside his. “I went to get a drink after I dropped you off earlier and… I almost lost control. Mark was there, and he said something stupid. But I rememberedwhat you said. I saw your face in my mind. I didn’t hurt him, Lizzie. Even though I wanted to. I’m going to be good for you,” he said as he looked down.
My insides fluttered as I looked at a devastated Chase. Leaning in, I kissed his cheek.
