Wicked Truths (Ruined Records Book 4) by Jillian West

Author:Jillian West [West, Jillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Hawk

Oakley’s lavender scent has flooded my nose so fully that it’s all I can process. One of these days I’m going to fucking snap, toss her up against a wall, and fuck her until my name spills from her lips.

I swipe a hand over my face as we head down the back hallway.

I’m so motherfucking close to losing my shit, it’s not even funny. At first, I could rationalize myself out of the alpha fog, but that ship has long since sailed.

I need to make progress with her, or I’m going to have to step back from this job. I’m a menace. I’m supposed to keep her safe, but who the hell is going to protect her from me?

Jesus Christ, that’s a sobering thought.

“Where are we heading?” Marcus asks. Oakley is tucked under his arm as Sullivan and Liam follow us out.

“There’s a car waiting to take us back to the hotel,” I grunt, my eyes flying to the other three members of A Team. They’re guys I trust, but it’s a madhouse, and the venue security is practically useless at this point. There’s no other reason Angel Rae and Johnny made it inside to ambush Marcus.

Jamen is pissed.

Rightfully so, someone was obviously bought off.

On one hand, I’m sure it’ll boost ticket sales and catapult Wicked Truths to a more recognizable name. On the other, it makes protecting them considerably more difficult.

“I want you to stay between two of us at all times.” I pat Oakley’s hip so she understands I’m talking to her. Her big blue eyes blink owlishly. Her cheeks are stained red, either from the exertion of what they put her through, or possibly she’s embarrassed that Sullivan and I couldn’t seem to tear our eyes away.

“Yeah. We take no chances with you,” Marcus says to Oakley. “The big guy is acting more like he’s got a stick up his ass than normal. It’s not a good sign.”

“Maybe Oakley should stay between me and Hawk?” Sullivan suggests. “Marcus is their target.”

Marcus frowns, but eventually nods. “That’s true.” I’m not the only one surprised by the admission. I turn to the side, watching as he brushes his fingers over her cheek before giving her a soft kiss. “Go on. Stay between the broody fuckers.”

“It’s easier for our skinny asses to duck and weave.” Liam laughs, tossing an arm around Marcus’s shoulder. “I’ve got your back, mate.”

I scoff.

I’ll just bet he does after what I witnessed. It’s difficult not to be bitter, especially when I’m forced to accept that she’s growing closer to both of them.

“All right, are we ready?” I shake myself out of my thoughts and prepare to do my damn job.

“Yeah,” Oakley agrees.

The others offer some form of agreement, and I nod at the guys on the team.

Two of them funnel out first to secure a path, and the noise that slams into us is unreal.

Oakley jumps at my side, and I wrap my arm around her shoulder to pull her into me.

Sullivan steps up on the other side, catching my eye.

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