Page 18 of The Convict


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With the last deep exhalation, I turn to him. “If you have something to say, fucking spit it out!” I roar into the car.

Pulling his lip in briefly, he peeks at me from the corner of his eye. “How long will you keep me?” he whispers into the darkness of the car. The lights from the dashboard illuminate his frightened face, showing the deep grooves of the frown lines around his mouth.

Scoffing, I turn back in the seat, leaning it back and closing my eyes. “As long as necessary. Don’t worry, sweet pea,” I mutter with a sneer. “I won’t kill you. Neither will my brothers. As long as you don’t fuck me over.”

I’m surprised when he snaps at me. “I told you threatening me is unnecessary. If you want me to be afraid of you, you accomplished that mission. I won’t run, I won’t tell, I won’t do anything. My life may be boring, but I like breathing. So please, cool it with the threats.”

His breathing comes out in hard pants, but he doesn’t look frightened anymore. I grin. “Somebody has fangs. Okay, sweet pea, no more threats. But let me give you a warning,” I emphasize the word. He glances over at me a moment, then looks back to the road with a nod. “Devil’s Mayhem don’t do three strikes like fucking baseball. You get two chances with minor infractions. Then you’re done. Understand?”

“Yes.” His tone is clipped, like he’s done talking and I bristle at the dismissal. But I don’t say anything. I’ll save his punishment for when we get to the safe house. Shane gave me some information about the bedrooms—I hope he was serious.

Shane said the place he had for me is a house that belonged to a client of his that he works for off the books who owed him a favor. The man fled the country and the house is in an LLC that can’t be connected to anyone that’s affiliated with the MC. So, it’s clean and I’ll be safe. He said there are no neighbors and the nearest shopping center is thirty minutes away.

It’s the perfect hideout and no one will know we’re there unless someone opens their mouth.

Along with the set of keys, Shane told us the fridge was fully stocked and would hold us over for the next month if we had to be there that long. Prez said he’s working on getting me some papers to skip the country, so I just have to sit tight until he has what I need.

I really love my lawyer and brothers.

We speak no more; the only noise is the robotic tone of the GPS system. I’m surprised we even found one of these, since most people use their smart phones for directions.

Better than MapQuest though.

When we get to an unnamed lane close to two hours later, the GPS tells us to turn off and drive a mile until we reach our destination. We pass through a break in the trees, then a fucking mountain man cabin on steroids appears before us. It’s all rustic and wood, but with a glammed up feel to it. It’s two stories, with sturdy looking wooden steps leading up one of the large balconies and has nice fucking flowers lined up around the exterior. Makes me wonder who comes out here and tends to the lawn.

Finn pulls into the driveway, mouth dropped open as he looks up at the monstrosity before us. “Who lives here?”

“For the next few weeks, us.” I open my door and climb out as he shuts off the engine and does the same. “Give me the keys. You won’t need them.”

With a look that I’m surprised he can muster, he slides the keys over the hood and stomps off to the door.

Yeah, fuck that shit.

Catching up to him, I grab his arm, turn him around and push him against the door. “Let’s get one thing straight, sweet pea. Your fucking attitude is lost on me. So cut that shit out before you piss me off. Act like you have some fucking sense and your stay will be pleasant. Fuck with me and I’ll make sure you’re miserable until I let you go.”

“I’m miserable now,” he mutters, trying to sound tough, but his voice cracks at the end.

“Don’t give a fuck. You’re a tool for me to use, nothing more. Just like I can get rid of tools, I can do the same to you. Don’t fuck with me.”

A tear leaks from the corner of his right eye, but he nods, dropping his eyes to my chest.

Letting him go, I head back to the car and pull out Trenton’s gym bag and the ones Shane gave me with toiletries and clothes for the two of us.

Finn is still at the door, waiting, bottom lip trembling. I brush past him and unlock the door. Stepping inside, I see it’s better accommodation than I’ve ever been in. The large sectional directly in front of us looks like it can fit at least ten men my size comfortably and it looks soft as a cloud. The fireplace could be put to good use, even though it’s not cold out yet. The kitchen has all these shiny appliances that I don’t know the first thing about, but they look fancy. Maybe Finn will know what to do with them.

Dropping the two bags Shane gave me just inside the door, I take Finn’s arm and head up the stairs. When I get to the first bedroom, I see that Shane wasn’t lying—the bed is wrought iron, with fluffy pillows and a thick blanket.

I put my bag on the bed, then march Finn to the bathroom where he does his business and washes his hands. I escort him back to the bed, toss him down and peg him with hard eyes not to move. He withers under my gaze and shrinks in on himself. I go back to the bag and pull out the cuffs.

He sees them and starts to shake his head, but I don’t give a fuck. He can’t be trusted just yet. Slapping the cuff on, I grip his face when he glares at me. “Be good, sweet pea, and you won’t be locked up for long. It’s late, get some sleep.”

“Where are you going?” he asks as I head to the door.

“There’s another bedroom down the hall. I plan to get some sleep. Can’t have you throwing yourself at me again.” His face drops and he turns away, throwing his free arm over his chest.

With a chuckle, I shut the door tightly and head downstairs to grab the bags by the door. Changing into something more comfortable, I climb into the other bed. While I’m talking shit, I don’t think I would mind Finn throwing himself at me again. This time, I might say yes.

I’ve never been with a man before. I’ve looked and seen some that may interest me, but never took that step. Didn’t really need to, with all the pussy I can stand thrown my way.

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