Page 58 of Our Tricks

Cam turned to look at him with a smirk on his lips. “You’re free to take her out any time you wish. I just happened to come up with the idea first.”

“You better be planning to put a coat on her, or I’m going to be following behind you stabbing any man who dares look at her in the fucking eye,” Eagle announced.

“I’ll be right behind you,” Void added.

Cognac just pulled out his phone and took about ten pictures of me from every angle. “Do you think I can talk you into taking off the dress?”

My gaze drifted to Cam. This was his date, and he’d set up everything. “No, I think I’d like to keep that image all to myself,” he said, reaching out to take my hand. “I feel like I need to get you out of here before the others change their mind about letting me take you out.”

Sprocket just snorted. “No, all you did was lay down the gauntlet. Now the rest of us are going to have to one-up you.”

“You make that sound like a bad thing?” I retorted. “Personally, it sounds way more fun for me to have you guys trying to come up with a more ridiculous date than the others.”

Picasso smiled as he placed his leather jacket over my shoulders. “That’s what we aim to do for the rest of our lives with you, spitfire. Spoil the ever-loving shit out of you in any way you’ll let us.” He kissed me softly on the lips before stepping back. “Have fun, and just know you’re going to have to tell us every dirty detail when you get back.”

“Speaking of getting back,” Eagle piped up. “When should we be expecting you?”

“Really, pres, you’re going to wait up all night for me to come back with my date? Maybe clean your gun while you’re at it so he knows you’re serious?” I teased.

Eagle walked up to me and cupped my cheek. “While that would be fun, I’m asking so we know if something’s gone wrong. Cam told us where he’s taking you already, but I need to know when we start worrying.”

Well, doesn’t that make me look like an asshole after saying what I had? “Good point. Cam, do you have a thought on that?”

“I’ll have her back by three at the latest,” he answered. “If we aren’t back here by then, send out the call.”

Eagle gave a sharp nod then gave me a searing kiss before he stepped back. “Don’t do anything that will keep you from coming back to us, little hellcat.”

Leaning into Cam, I looked at the rest of my guys and smiled. “I love you all… we’ll be back later. Try not to do more damage to this place than what’s already been done. I’d rather not have to buy the hotel because it will be cheaper than repairing it.”

They all laughed and assured me everything would be fine as Cam wrapped an arm around my shoulders and guided me to the elevator. I snuck my arm around his waist and looked up at him. “Do I get a clue as to where we’re going?”

“I feel like I’ve given you lots of clues with the clothes, but if you haven’t figured it out, then I’m not going to spoil the fun,” he answered.

Letting out a huff, I poked him in the ribs, knowing he was ticklish there, and he yelped at the sudden attack. He glared down at me, but I could tell he wasn’t upset as he tugged the jacket around me tighter before the doors opened, revealing the lobby.

When we stepped out the front door, a white town car was there, and a man got out, tipping his head to Cam. “Evening, sir, ma’am.”

Cam seemed totally calm and comfortable with this man coming to collect us. When the car door was opened, Cam gestured for me to get in. I mean, it wasn’t like I couldn’t protect myself, but it just seemed odd for some reason. Inside the car was a chilling bucket with champagne already opened for us to pour into the waiting glasses. Cam poured one and handed it to me before pouring one for himself.

“What the hell is going on, Cameron,” I asked in a harsh whisper.

He rested his hand on my bare leg and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “Relax, this isn’t the first time that I’ve done this. I’m a member of an elite club, and this is a service they offer to certain valued members.”

“Really,” I pressed.

He brushed a hand along my cheek, down my neck, and over the swell of my breast. “Beautiful, would I do anything that would put you in danger?”

Taking a deep calming breath, I let it out and tried to relax. “No, that would be the last thing you’d want. I’m sorry after the day we’ve had… hell, the last week we’ve had… I’m just a little jumpy.”

“That’s exactly why I wanted us to have this date,” Cam stated. “The others might think I’m crazy for wanting to take you out and for it to just be the two of us with all that’s going on, but I also believe you need a break. Your mind has been working a million miles an hour for months. No one can keep up a pace like that for an indefinite period of time. So tonight is all about shutting off the part of your brain that controls everything and just having to experience what happens.”

I groaned and took a large gulp of my champagne. “Fuck, even just you saying that has me wishing it was possible for me to flip a switch and make that happen.”

Cam leaned in and pressed a kiss to my neck. “Oh, I have just the thing to make that happen,” he whispered, his lips brushing the shell of my ear, making me shiver. “Just you wait and see what I have in store for us tonight.”

The drive took about twenty minutes with the traffic, and when we arrived, all I saw was an alley entrance. Once more, the driver opened the door, and we got out of the car. Then when I thought he was going to get in and drive off, he turned to the entry door of the building and unlocked it.

“You can head on in. The ladies at the front desk are waiting for your arrival,” the driver said with a smile as he waved us forward.