Unwound by Lorelei James

Author:Lorelei James [James, Lorelei]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
ISBN: 9780451467317
Amazon: 0451467310
Barnesnoble: 0451467310
Goodreads: 18249278
Publisher: NAL Trade
Published: 2014-03-24T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

“ARE you acting nervous because of the skimpy outfit?”

Katie peered at him over the top of the promotional poster she held, her blue eyes piercing. “No. I wore skimpier clothes than this to the club last weekend.”

Ronin forced himself to continue the conversation. “Then why the nerves?”

“Actually, I’m more anxious than anything.”

“Anxious for what?”

“Anxious to get this stupid thing over with.”

He looked at her sharply. “If you’re not willing to do this, then I will find someone else who is.”

She crossed her arms over her chest and slumped back in the chair with a heavy sigh. Luckily she hadn’t offered him that simpering little-girl pout or he would’ve booted her ass out the door—no matter what promises he’d made. “I said I’d do it.”

“Then act enthusiastic. My reputation is at stake here.”

Three knocks sounded, and Amery poked her head in. “Is this a bad time?”

Ronin smiled at her, grateful for the interruption. “No. Katie was just complaining again about her role at tonight’s event.”

“Please explain to me what being a ring girl has to do with learning the mixed martial arts fight-promotion business?” Katie demanded.

“A, ring girl is your job, so suck it up and do it or quit—your choice. B, while you’re waiting to prance around the outside of the ring, reminding attendees which round it is and who our sponsors are, you will be sitting next to Sandan Zach, paying very close attention to how the fighters are scored.”

“I dated an MMA guy. I know how to score.”

Amery said, “I’ll just bet you do,” with such sweetness that Katie didn’t recognize the sarcasm.

Ronin forced his face to remain blank, but inside he was laughing. “Regardless, pay attention to everything. The scoring, the judges’ actions, the crowd’s reactions, what the sponsors are doing in front of the crowd and behind the scenes. You will be tested.”

Katie opened her mouth and snapped it shut before she stood. “You’ve got it, Sensei.”

After Katie slunk out the door, Amery said, “Can I trip her as she’s walking around the cage?”

He chuckled and pulled her onto his lap. “That’ll fuck with my liability insurance, so no.”

“She annoys me.”

Although Amery had gotten over her bout of jealousy, she still eyed Katie with distrust. “I know she does, baby. She annoys everybody.”

Amery ran her fingers through his hair. “Is it worth it? She’s still sporting that spoiled rich girl attitude. Even Ito, who is more Zen than you, wanted to drop-kick her into next week.”

“Katie’s brattiness is a defense mechanism. She’s a scared kid who’s never been accountable for anything in her life, and she wants to be taken seriously.”

“So that’s why you’re making her walk around the ring in front of a thousand people in booty shorts, a boob-baring halter top, dolled up with pageant queen hair and makeup? So sponsors will take her more seriously?”

Ronin slapped her ass. “She needs to learn ringside protocol. If I gave her a clipboard and put her next to the judges? She’d act like she was in charge—her pride wouldn’t allow anything less.

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