He spends the rest of the night doing exactly that—in the shower, on the counter, against the wall, on his desk, and in bed.The man works me over to the point I sleep like a fucking rock.
Groaning, I stretch, feeling every ache as I do.I throw my hand out to the other side of the bed and find it cold.Sighing, I stand from the bed and go to the dresser, pulling out clothes before going to get in the shower.I scrub my body and wash my hair to get ready for the day.As I’m braiding my hair to keep me from having to spend nearly forty-five minutes blow-drying it, there is a soft knock on the door.
“Come in,” I call out.
Slowly, the door opens, and in steps Ainsley with Tasia right behind her.They look around the room, and when they don’t see Blitz, they relax.I smile to myself as I turn back to the mirror, swiping on some mascara.
“Ladies, to what do I owe this visit?”I quiz them.
They look at each other and grin before looking back at me.
“Are you seriously going to make us beg, or are you going to just tell us?”Ainsley finally explodes.
Turning with a small smile on my face, I lean back on the dresser.“What exactly are you wanting to know?”
Their mouths drop open in shock before they slowly look at each other and then back at me.I just raise my eyebrows in question.They sit there like that for a long time before I burst out laughing.Bending over, I prop my hands on my knees as I continue laughing while they look at me like I’ve lost my shit.
“Charlie, are you okay?Have you finally fucking cracked?”Tasia questions, looking a little bewildered.
I finally get my laughing under control.“I needed that.”
“What exactly did you need?We’re trying to get some questions answered, and you’re laughing like a hyena,” Ainsley grumbles with her arms crossed over her chest.
“After the last month or so, and everything that has been going on, I’ve been a mess and just needed to laugh.”I shrug like it’s no big deal.
“Yeah, I can see that.Now that you’ve gotten that off your chest, why don’t you tell us what exactly is going on.Nova is gone, the men are all worked up, and we’re now on lockdown.You and Blitz are practically living in the same room, and he won't let you up for air long enough for girl talk,” Ainsley rambles.
“Let’s not forget that he’s taken on the attitude of Mercy and Blender—only grunting and not using words.”Tasia chuckles.
“All I can tell you is that we’ve got some trouble circling us.I can’t say one hundred percent that I know what happened to Nova, only that she’ll no longer be around,” I give them the basics because it’s not right for me to say anything.
“Okay, well, thank you for the cliff notes version of things.”Ainsley rolls her eyes and goes to sit on the bed.
“I wouldn't suggest that.Actually, why don’t we move this to the great room?I haven’t had time to clean or change the sheets,” I tell them, smirking as I watch their faces run through several emotions all at once.
“I swear to God that Rusher isn’t going to make it out of here without knocking up some girl.All anyone does is have sex,” Tasia throws her hands up.
“What the fuck are you talking about?You and Raider barely got his office door closed last night.”Ainsley pushes Tasia out the door.
I slide my shoes on and follow them out into the great room.Looking around, I take in the scene before me.Satchel and Twitch are playing pool, and a couple of Club Bunnies are hanging on three guys I've never seen before.They’re all holding beers, causing me to growl.That catches Twitch's attention, who smirks before turning to the bar and pointing at the blond man in the group.
“He did it,” Twitch calls like a little brother tattling.“He went behind the bar and got drinks for everyone.”
Ainsley and Tasia laugh as they head for the bar, sitting at the furthest seats from the newcomers.I follow them and go behind the bar to clean up the mess that was left behind by who knows who.The Club Bunnies' fake laughs and sugary sweet voices make my skin crawl.
“Hey Charlie, can we get another round of drinks?”Ivy’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
Ignoring her, I fix Ainsley and Tasia their favorite drinks before going over to the new guys.
“Hi, gentlemen, what can I get y’all to drink?”I ask.
“Can we get another round of what we already have?”the stockier of the three asks.
“You see, if you hadn’t been behind my bar without permission, then I might know what your first round was,” I deadpan.
The blond throws his hands up in surrender.“You’re right.I sincerely apologize for my bad behavior.Why don’t I make it up to you by taking you to dinner?”
Twitch and Satchel both start laughing at the pool table.
