Chapter 24
Rogue
“You look breathtaking, angel.”
I’m walking into this event tonight with the most beautiful woman on my arm. Incredible.
“Thank you.” She smiles. “And you”—she swallows hard, eyeing me up—“you just made me make a mess of my panties.”
That response is worth every second of having to be constricted in this monkey suit. I wanted to show up to the gala in my leathers, but we need to get through the doors. And one look at our cuts and they’d be turning us away.
“As soon as we’re finished at the event, I’m bringing you back here and having my wicked way with you.”
Her cheeks are a pretty shade of red now, matching her rosy lips. I can’t fucking wait to show her off to my family. Especially to my ex. I can’t wait to see the look on the bitch’s face. My girl is sexy as hell.
“Yo, Rogue!” Bones comes knocking on my open door. “You got a moment?” He looks from me to my girl, then tips his head. “You look awfully pretty, Izz.”
“Thank you, Bones. You look good too.”
I cut my girl a teasing glare, nipping at her neck and earning a giggle.
“Naughty girl making me jealous. I’ll be back in just a minute to punish you for that.”
I place a quick kiss on her lips then follow Bones back to his room.
“Thought you’d like to see something.” He walks over to his desk then picks up a stack of papers, handing them over. It looks to be a bunch of text messages.
“I finally got ahold of your brother’s work line.
That’s the phone he was using to talk to his ‘special girl.’ Those are some of the texts between him and his new woman.
I sent the phone number to a buddy of mine to get it traced.
In the meantime, that’s some pretty hefty ammo for you to use tonight.
I’m sure that ex of yours will enjoy the good read. ”
I bet she will. This is fucking perfect. When Davis tries to deny the affair, I can whip out my proof, and…
“Your brother is a kinky fucker, by the way.”
I look up, raising my brow. I don’t even want to know. But I’m sure Kara does.
I roll the papers up and tuck them inside my suit pocket. These will come in handy.
“It’s time to get this show on the road.”
I’m finally going to deliver the justice my family deserves. And after tonight, I’m never looking back.
“Ready, fellas?” I turn to the men at my back. All of them look like they’re ready to go into battle. Everyone’s been waiting for this moment for a long time. “Angel? Are you ready to meet the fam?”
She squeezes my arm tighter. “I sure am.”
We don’t even make it through the front entrance before we’re stopped by the manager of the club. He’s an arrogant prick just like my father.
“Sorry, but you gentlemen aren’t allowed in here. This is a private event.”
“Got our tickets right here.” Bones steps up and glares the man down. The asshole looks up, swallowing hard. Bones has a way of making grown men piss themselves.
“This event is for members only,” he sputters out.
“My father is a member. And I wouldn’t want to miss his big night.”
Finally, recognition dawns in the old bastard’s eyes.
“Xander? I didn’t recognize you. It’s been a long time.
” It sure has, but it doesn’t look like a single thing has changed in this place, including the arrogant asshole in front of me.
“We’re proud of your father. We need someone like him in office.
He’s going to help us get rid of those Savage thugs once and for all. ”
I turn to the men behind me. “You hear that, men? He thinks we’re thugs.”
Mr. Puckman’s eyes grow big as he realizes exactly who’s standing at my back.
“Is he on the list?” King asks.
I nod, looking Puckman in his eyes. “He sure is. He’s paid my dad for a few favors over the years. Got cited for roaches, which my dad erased. He also siphons off the charity fund to fund his personal bank account.”
Now, the fucker looks like he wants to bolt. He didn’t realize he’d be found out, but us thugs know everything.
“You all go on inside to wish that Pops of yours good luck, and I’ll deal with this one.” King steps up to Puckman, glaring him down. Our Prez is going to ensure Puckman knows what will happen if he doesn’t fall in line.
“Don’t kill him.” I smirk. “He’s such a loyal friend to my dad.”
“I’ll just cut off his dick then.” Prez gives Puckman an evil sneer.
“Come on, my darling girl.” I look down at my beauty who’s locked tighter at my side. She looks riveted by the scene unfolding in front of her. “It’s time to introduce you to the fam.”
“You guys are kick-ass.” She smiles up at me, and damn if she didn’t just tighten the lock she has around my heart.
“Damn, I love this girl,” I hear Bones say from behind.
“So do I.” I give her a wink.
I need to buy her a ring so I can make things official.
“What the hell are you doing here?”
My entire body tenses at the sound of Davis’s voice booming from down the hall. Big brother doesn’t look too happy to see me.
“We came to celebrate Dad’s big night.” I smile, keeping my voice smooth.
“Izabelle?” His eyes go to my girl, and my shoulders stiffen right up, and so do hers. It looks like my brother knows her. He probably frequents the steakhouse. Davis has always been one for a fine steak dinner, and the steakhouse is the nicest restaurant in town.
“Alex?”
My entire world stops on that one word as the air rushes out of me. This is Alex? Her ex. The one who’s been stalking her. Alex is fucking Davis. It’s almost like that night all over again. The pure hatred strangling me, making me want to kill the man.
“What are you doing here?” His words barely penetrate the anger that’s squeezing my thoughts. He looks from her to me, and then his jaw clenches down. “What move are you playing right now, brother?”
He thinks I’m playing a game. That she was part of my plan. I had no fucking clue he was fucking my sweet girl. If I’d known, I would’ve shown up on his front doorstep and finished the job. Strangled the life out of him.
“She’s with me, Davis. Izz, this is my brother, Davis. Davis, this is my sweet angel Izabelle.”