Chapter 13 #4
“You needed something for your money. My information isn’t a lot.”
“It’s still something.”
She was careful of my healing wound as she worked her way down my back, and I was definitely relaxed by the time Violet entered.
“Is this a party?” she asked with amusement, making me huff.
“No, it’s a meeting. All those years of jerking cock gave her good hands,” I teased, earning a playful swat from Ocean. “I’m kidding.”
“Ocean’s on stage in ten minutes, so wrap this thing up,” Violet replied, walking closer to sit on the edge of the bed. “You don’t usually want to see me.”
“I’m here for Hunter. We’re chasing information and I figured you girls usually hear a lot of gossip.”
Ocean climbed off me, giving me a quick kiss on the cheek. “I’ll let you know if I hear anything else. Come see me again soon.”
“Wait,” I said as she went to leave, grabbing my wallet and handing her a couple hundred dollar bills. “Thank you.”
She seemed surprised but took them, thanking me as she put her heels back on and left me alone with Violet.
“I know Arch isn’t a fan of you guys, but we always get paid well when the Devils visit,” Violet smiled, running her eyes over me as I rolled onto my back to stretch.
“You’re always worth every damn cent too,” I said with a wink.
She took her heels off and laid back beside me, staring at the ceiling. “What did you need from me?”
“You hear anything about Rory’s arrest? Hunter’s getting desperate,” I yawned, wishing I could just have a nap. I never could here, but it was so comfortable.
“Only the same shit as the other girls. Rumors and assumptions. The most common one is it was an inside job from the Psychos, especially with the way Skeet’s cut her off.
I really thought they were soulmates or something, but he’s so cold about her now.
Makes me question if real love is even out there,” she murmured.
“You’ll find someone one day that knocks you off your feet just by looking at you. Promise,” I said seriously, her head tilting to look at me.
“I’d be happy with someone who can look after me so I don’t have to worry about things anymore. I’ll be stripping forever otherwise.”
“I hope you find that person too,” I replied, sitting up. “I just need to get Rory out of prison so Hunter can stop working himself into the ground.”
“He really is a sweet man,” she said softly. “She’s lucky to have him in her corner.”
“He’s good to those who are good to him,” I agreed, getting off the bed. “Can you keep an ear out for anything regarding Rory?”
“Lexi likes her, so if I hear a way to help her case, I’ll reach out to you guys.”
I took out more bills and handed them to her, this trip costing me almost a grand, but it was worth keeping good connections.
“Look after yourself,” I murmured as she took it and got to her feet, giving me a quick kiss on the cheek like Ocean had.
“You too. Visit more often, okay?”
“I’ll try,” I chuckled, putting my shirt back on and sliding my arms into my jacket. I walked her out to make sure she got to her next lap dance without a problem, then I headed over to the office door and knocked before cracking it open.
Archer looked annoyed as he sat behind the desk, motioning for me to step inside.
“Why are you questioning my girls?” he asked bluntly, eyeing the monitor with all the cameras in the main room.
“I paid them for their time and I’m not getting them involved with anything,” I answered, crossing my arms. “Myles said you wanted to talk.”
“Can you let Hunter know I appreciate him sending Faris back with Violet today? I didn’t have anyone available, and she refused to cancel.”
That surprised me slightly. I wasn’t aware he even knew what thank you meant.
“I can do that. Why didn’t you go with her? You know you’re breaking Lexi’s heart, right?”
His jaw clenched, but he nodded. “Until you care about someone, you won’t get it.”
“Don’t start a war when she finally gives in and ends up with Hunter. He visits her almost weekly.”
“He’s too busy with Donovan to want Lexi.”
“If Rory can date all those guys, why can’t Hunter date both Rory and Lexi too?” I smirked, knowing I hit a nerve from the way his eyes narrowed. “One day, she’s going to wake up and decide she deserves more. You think that little wedding ring will keep her beside you?”
“She won’t leave.”
“All women in situations like that wake up one day and realize they aren’t happy. It might take her years, but you’ll eventually lose her. Then you’ll look really stupid by starting a war over a girl that doesn’t even want you anymore,” I tsked, turning to leave.
“The Soldiers have a girl going into the prison,” he said flatly, making me pause. “No idea who, but I heard about it a few hours ago. If you guys get a call from Rory, make sure to tell her so she can warn Lexi.”
“I’ll do some digging to see if I can find out who.”
“Let me know if you find out.”
“Will do,” I answered before leaving, waving to Milky on the way past the bar so he knew I was leaving.
Hunter was going to flip out if there was someone going into Fairview Prison to cause problems.