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“Congrats, Will and Everleigh.” Maverick extends his hand and I take it, shaking it. Then he does to same to Everleigh, squeezing her hand gently. I glower at him, making sure he understands she belongs to me. He quickly releases her hand.
“Hello, there, son. And his beautiful, soon-to-be wife.” Dad stands in the doorway of Maverick’s office. As soon as I turn to him, he strides over, clapping my shoulder. “That was one helluva match. You really kicked that guy’s ass.” His smile turns into a grimace. “It’s a shame the asshole decided to cheat. I’m still pissed about that.” He shakes his head, removing his hand from my shoulder, then lightly grips Everleigh’s fingers. “My soon-to-be daughter-in-law sprang into action, though.” He gives her an impressed look. She preens under it, then gives me a gloating look.
“That would be fine and well except she put herself and our babies in harm’s way.” My eyes narrow at her.
“Now, Will.” My dad lays a comforting hand on my arm. “I know you are protective as hell of Everleigh and your girls, as you should be. But you can’t blame her. She loves you. And if the situation were reversed, you would have jumped in the ring if The Beast would have thrown something in her eyes, then stabbed her.” He looks from her to me. “You would have killed that fucker. At least she stopped before she killed Savage Rob. That says a lot.”
His words deflate my anger as I lock eyes with hers, seeing the defiance blazing in her irises.
“Will and I have discussed it. He knows my position on what I did and that I stand by my actions. But I also understand his concern and protectiveness.” She squeezes my bicep affectionately, a worried frown covering her face. “The more pressing issue is his injuries.” Her eyes sweep over me, examining me before they cut to my dad, then Maverick. “Is there a doctor here, or should I call William’s physician?”
Maverick grins, putting his hand up to try to hide it. “There is a team of doctors here and of course, William’s physician is always present on nights he fights. I can escort you and Will so he can get—”
“I know the way,” I bark, irritation making my muscles tense. I still don’t like the way he looks at Everleigh, even though he’s being far more respectful than the last time. But if I catch him looking at her like he wants to fuck her, I’m ripping his dick off and shoving it up his ass.
Catching Darin’s eye, my brow furrows. He’s been awfully quiet today, and I can tell he’s bothered by something. He gives me a grin, communicating to me it’s nothing for me to worry about.
That must mean he’s having issues with Vanessa again. If Everleigh notices, she’ll meddle.
Inwardly, I roll my eyes. My gaze cuts to Bryan’s, who smirks at me. He knows me well enough to know what I’m thinking and arches a brow in silent warning to keep my mouth shut. He knows if I warn Everleigh not to meddle, it’s like waving a red flag at a bull.
I can’t help but notice that he’s been glued to Savannah’s side. Everleigh hasn’t noticed yet, but it’s not surprising, since she’s been preoccupied with me.
Squeezing her hand, I head to the door, Darin, Bryan, and Savannah following us as I lead Everleigh toward the medical quarters. My muscles are tense, and the wound from where the knife sliced into my flesh burns, making me grit my teeth. I’m lucky my body was angled the way it was because of Savage Rob throwing that shit in my eyes, or I wouldn’t be walking right now.
Everleigh’s lips curl into a smirk. “Good thing I intervened when I did, huh?” She gestures toward my shoulder, covered in blood.
I glower at her, anger prickling beneath my skin. “Do you really want to start this again?”
Her laugh is low, completely unbothered by my pissy attitude. “I’m just sayin’.”
“You’re going to be saying something if you keep it up.” I lower my lips to her ear. “I’ll make you scream my name while I fuck you until you’re too exhausted to move.”
Her body shudders from my tone of voice and words. Her head turns toward me, earthy eyes full of desire. “Is that a promise?”
Damn, this fucking woman makes me insane.Now my dick is hard again.
“If I make it, you know I never break it.” Winking at her, I push through the doors to a flurry of activity in the room in front of us as nurses and doctors run around, treating injured fighters. A nurse spots me and hurries over, beckoning me to follow her.
“She stays with me. As do they,” I say to the nurse’s back.
She tosses me a look over her shoulder, never ceasing her movements. “Yes, Mr. Anderson. Whatever you wish.”
As I follow behind her, Everleigh tugs on my hand. “Does everyone do what you want?”
“Everyone except you.”
She barks out a laugh, her hand moving to her mouth to cover it. “I sometimes obey you. When I’m naked and in the throes of passion.”
I snort. “Yes, occasionally. You’ve also bossed me around in the bedroom and prior to you, Ineverallowed that.”
Her smile holds the warmth of the sun. “I must be pretty special, huh?”
I spot Dr. Jackson waiting by the hospital bed. Stopping, my other hand lifts, knuckles grazing her cheek. “You’re more than special, goddess. You’re my entire fucking universe.”
Her breath hitches in her chest as her eyes soften. “You’re mine, too.”
Lowering my head, I give her a soft, brief kiss, then pull away, heading toward the bed. Internally, I’m grumbling about doing this, preferring to go home to spend time with my woman. But this will appease her and I live for her happiness.
