“People who overstay their welcome.” Luke rises and holds his hand out to me.
I take it without hesitation, and he smiles that evil smile of his. I’m beginning to trust them more. I don’t really have a choice. Public humiliation or give in to the pleasure they offer me? That’s easy.
If last night is any indication of what giving in feels like, I’m all for it.
“Whether they got too drunk to drive or found a place to fuck, we need to get them out before the cleaning staff arrives.” Caden nods toward the door.
We head back the way we came last night. At least, I’m pretty sure this is the same way. I couldn’t tell you how to get to the basement or Caden’s room any more than if they had blindfolded me before leading me. This place is a maze.
Luke holds me back as the others go in.
Various sounds ofheyandwhatcome from the room. Along with some grunts, whines, and groans about it being too early.
“Why aren’t we in there helping?” I finally turn to look at Luke.
“What were you and Caden doing in the bathroom?” For a second, Luke sounds like a jealous boyfriend, but that can’t be right. I mean, he’s the one who came up with the games for us. He never claimed me for himself; he claimed me for the horsemen.
“Umm, he was making sure I was okay.” I’m not about to tell Luke I was crying and Caden helped me get through it. I can’t even explain what I was crying over. Probably just overwhelmed with everything.
“You like Caden.” It’s a statement. Not a question.
“Caden…” Well fuck, what do I say? Caden is nice to me sometimes. Other times he likes to boss me around or force me to do things. But sometimes, I feel protected with him. “I guess sometimes I like him and he’s nice to me. Sometimes.”
Luke’s eyes narrow, as if he’s trying to read extra meaning into what I’m saying.
I give up. Putting my hands on my hips, I close in on him until my chest bumps against his. My gaze holds his. “What do you really want to know, Luke? Do you want to know if he went down on me or if I went down on him? Do you need to know every single second of interaction between me and any of the guys, or just Caden?”
He grabs the tops of my arms and tips his head like he doesn’t understand what he sees when he looks at me.
“All clear,” Eli calls from the game room.
CHAPTER 10
Flanking
Harper
Luke doesn’t answer me, of course.
Pressing his lips together, Luke turns me in his arms and walks me into the game room. Kenz and Brandon sit on the leather sectional. My mouth widens into a grin at the sight of her, and I forget all about Luke being a possessive asshole.
Walking over, I drop next to her on the couch. I raise an eyebrow and ask her suspiciously, “What are you two still doing here?”
“Taking advantage of their host,” Caden bites out, but when I look at him, he’s not angry. He’s also not smiling, so I’m not sure how I know. If I’d seen that look last week, I would have thought he was angry. I shake my head and return my attention to Kenz.
“Actually, Luke said we should stay here, so I could give you a ride home this morning.” Kenz shrugs. “So we found a quiet spot to be alone.”
“Hope you used protection.” Jack grins.
Kenz blushes, and Brandon grins back at Jack.
“So Kenz is taking me home. Then what?” I look to my keepers.
“We all have practice, kitten.” Eli brushes his hand over my hair.
A few hours to myself? I don’t know how to feel about that. Should I be happy because I’ll be free from them? Or sad I can’t be with them?
Or worried I’m getting Stockholm syndrome? Fuck.
