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I quickly fixed my top, then returned my attention to him. Maybe I needed to try a different angle. I mustered up as much sincerity as I could. “Listen, I know we’ve not ever been super close, but we tolerated each other. What went wrong? Tell me, and I’ll fix it.”At least long enough to make sure the video is deleted from existence. Then, I’m going to fucking bury you for what you did to me.
Cole closed the gap between us, his expression stony and unreadable. He ran his hand up my arm, then he tipped my chin up, our mouths so close I could taste the alcohol on his breath. He gripped my side and dug his fingers into my flesh, sending delicious chills over my skin.
I sucked in some much-needed air, my breasts grazing his well-defined chest as heat pooled in my belly. Oh, my God. What was he doing, and why did I like it?
Cole forcefully turned my head, his soft lips skimming my ear.
I whimpered and gripped his toned bicep for balance.
He pressed his hips against mine, and a low moan escaped him, then he jerked away as if touching me had burned him. His features twisted in disgust as he pinned me with his heated gaze. “Youhappened.” He dropped his hold on me, then backed off. “Go home, Shae.” He spun around and disappeared into Harrison’s house.
“Fuck you!” I fisted my fingers, ready to yell additional profanities in his direction, when my phone buzzed in my back pocket. “Finally, Zoe,” I mumbled as I removed my cell.
Undiluted fear seized me as I focused on the message, and I stood rooted in place.
ChapterFive
Tapping the screen, I expected to see Zoe’s text that the problem had been erased. Instead, my voice came through the speaker, followed by Ibrahim’s and Matt’s.
I flung the front door open and stopped in my tracks, the cool air from outside drifting into the foyer. Everyone was glued to their phones, then the large flat-screen television in the living room flickered to life. I could literally feel the blood drain from my cheeks as I stared speechless at the scene of Matt eating my pussy as I sucked Ibrahim’s cock. Hoots and hollers filled the space, and astonishment ghosted over everyone’s expressions. What the hell? Zoe was supposed to erase the video, not send it to the entire fucking world.
Zoe, Isabel, Sibyl, and Dani spotted me near the entrance. Zoe’s face had paled, and the other girls stared at me in disbelief. Tears welled in my eyes, and I stumbled backward as they approached. How could Zoe have done this to me? Cole had already shamed and embarrassed me. Wasn’t that enough? Zoe knew what was at stake. Even though she said she couldn’t stay mad at me, it was obvious she’d planned to pay me back for not telling her about Ibrahim and Matt when it first started. Other than Cole, Zoe was the only person that knew about the video and what it would do to me.
I spun on my heel and bolted out the door. My best friend had just ruined my life, and my other friends hated me.
“Shae!” Zoe yelled after me.
“Fuck you!” I screamed as I headed in the direction of my car, my heels scuffing against the cement of the driveway.
“Shae! Wait,” Sibyl called.
My shoulders shook with sobs as I attempted to locate my BMW through the unwanted waterworks. I glanced over my shoulder, but the girls hadn’t come after me. They were standing on the porch, watching me stumble around in the dark.
I retrieved my key fob from the front pocket of my jeans and hit the button, listening for thebeep beep.There were so many cars, though. Even if I found mine, I might not be able to get out. I tried again, searching for the blinking headlights. Finally, I located my car, but I couldn’t go anywhere. I was blocked in. A frustrated scream ripped through me.
Wiping the moisture from my cheeks, I sucked in a deep breath. There was no fucking way I could return to the party. I could either lock myself in my BMW and sleep in the back seat or see if I could find Harrison’s guest or pool house. It would be warmer in one of those places, plus I could hide until the crowd started to clear out.
I stepped off the concrete driveway and onto the lush green grass. If I remembered correctly, the guest quarters were to the left of the main home, but the alcohol had messed with my brain, leaving it fuzzy. My heels sank into the soft dirt, and I swore under my breath while I struggled to maintain my balance. Anger and betrayal knotted my stomach. I ground my molars and remained focused on my path. My cell buzzed in my hand, but I silenced it. Whoever it was could go fuck themselves.
Nearing the edge of the tree line on the opposite side of the property, I frowned and studied where I was. Apparently, I’d managed to get lost. I tried to map out the estate in my head, but I wasn’t familiar with anything else other than the main house and pool.
Low voices pulled my focus toward a thick grove of trees. It was so dark it was difficult to see. Thank God for the flashlight app on my cell. I held up the phone, spotting a cleared path. The guest quarters must have been nearby. With a spark of hope, I trudged forward. A glow burned ahead, and I followed what appeared to be a light.
Reaching the edge of a large clearing, I slowed. Several motorcycles, including Cole’s, circled a group of men, the dark area lit by the headlights. I ducked behind a tree and hoped I hadn’t been spotted. The hint of stale cigarette smoke and oil tickled my nostrils. I scrunched my nose at the disgusting smell as I counted eight dudes all wearing a similar leather vest with a burning skull on the back.
My attention landed on a guy on his knees. Blood streamed down his face, and his right eye was nearly swollen shut.What the hell is going on?I crouched down and watched in horror as the men simultaneously kicked and punched him repeatedly. The sound of crunching bone turned my stomach, and I grimaced, but no matter how much I wanted to, I couldn’t turn away.
Finally, the guy collapsed to the ground, unmoving, and the group parted, allowing me to soak up the rest of the scene. A scream nearly escaped me, and I slapped my hand over my mouth as bile churned in my stomach. Blinking rapidly in an attempt to clear my vision, I stared at the bikers again.
A tall, burly man stroked his chestnut beard before he patted Cole on the back. “We’ll take care of the mess, Cole. Don’t worry about it. We’ll get to the bottom of it all.”
Cole placed his hands on his hips, blood trickling across his busted knuckles.
“Let’s hope it’s in time to protect my family.” Cole stabbed the toe of his boot into the ground, staring at the crumpled man in front of him.
My forehead creased in confusion. He clearly meant Julia and Daddy. He’d made it crystal clear that he hated my guts. It was mutual, but now ... now I had something on him. I realized that Cole murdering someone right in front of me could definitely work in my favor concerning the video.
Shivers wracked my body as it finally dawned on me that Cole was standing in the middle of a motorcycle gang. I scanned the area, identifying a bike with a burning skull on the side, matching the leather vests. Shit, Cole was in big trouble. He just killed someone. My stomach churned in horror as I stared at the bloody and broken guy on the ground.
