Wrapped in Chains - Nicola Jane Page 0,16
lips, and Chains looks more annoyed by the second.
“Find someone your own age. The rest will come naturally. No need to prostitute yourself,” he says coldly and it stings a little.
“I wasn’t going to—” I begin to explain, but he puts his hand up to stop me.
“Nerd boy is hot for you. He’d happily fuck your virginity away, so make the arrangements.”
I wince at his words. “Make the arrangements?” I repeat and Chains nods. “I don’t want it to happen like that,” I say. “I don’t want it to be a transaction.”
“Really?” He scoffs. “You seemed up for a transaction last night. You were willing to fuck a stranger for cash!”
“But I wasn’t—”
“I don’t give a fuck. Your brother’s given the green light and it means I don’t have to spend my evening watching your spoilt princess ass. Maybe a good fuck will loosen you up a bit.”
“Chains,” I snap. “What the hell?”
“I’m gonna make my own plans. Your friend invited me round her place.” He smirks and I bite the inside of my cheek to stop me from yelling. “So let me know where you’ll be and who with, so I can cover my ass with Riggs.”
“Right,” I mutter. “Okay, I’ll call him up and make the arrangements,” I say bitterly, turning on my heel and marching from the office. Stupid ass bikers. No wonder I want to get the hell outta here.
I don’t bother to make plans with Ryan. Instead, I call Anna and make plans to go and see her and Eva at a restaurant near Anna’s place. I need some girl time and some good advice.
At eight that night, I tap on Riggs’ office door. “Come,” says Cree and I pop my head in to see him and Chains looking at some paperwork together.
“I’m heading out,” I say. Chains scowls, so I focus my attention on Cree, who already knows my plans for the evening. I don’t see why I should explain them again. “I’ll be at the Château,” I add. It’s a hotel restaurant, which is ideal to make Chains think I’m doing exactly what he encouraged me to do.
“Have a great night,” smiles Cree.
“I plan to,” I mutter.
Eva drives us to the Château and Anna is already inside waiting at a table. She stands to greet us and I smile at the tiny bump she’s sporting. Her tight black dress shows it off perfectly. It breaks my heart that Riggs is missing these little changes.
“What happened to you last night?” asks Anna. “One minute we were dancing and the next you were gone.”
“I got Chains to take me home. I’d drank way too much.”
“I miss drinking,” groans Anna and we laugh sympathetically.
“Any news on you and Chains?” asks Eva, wiggling her brows. I fill them in on last night, cringing with embarrassment when I repeat what I said to him. And then I tell them how cold he was towards me today.
“He’s pushing you away,” states Anna. Eva nods in agreement. “Classic Kings Reaper. Can’t handle the emotions and feelings, so he turns into an ass so you’ll hate him. Problem solved.”
“So, you don’t think he hates me?” I ask with hope in my voice.
“No, sweety, he’s mad about you, but he knows the consequences of going against Riggs’ wishes,” says Anna. “He’s pushing you away to save his ass.”
“And the Kings won’t go against their brothers, especially their Pres,” says Eva.
“So, you think I should back off? Avoid him and go out with Ryan?” I ask. Maybe it is for the best. Upsetting Riggs is the last thing I want when he’s got his own shit going on. It’s clear that nothing serious will ever happen between me and Chains and I don’t know if I want it to. I’m so confused. My body's reaction to him happens on its own without my permission and it doesn’t mean that my heart feels the same . . . does it?
“No!” says both the girls together. “If you like Chains, then don’t settle for anyone else. You need to up your game,” adds Eva.
“You know, Eva, I’d expect that kind of irresponsible advice from Anna, but you . . . ” I shake my head in mock disgust. “I expect better. Anna is clearly a bad influence on you.” We laugh and Eva nods in agreement.
“But I’m a sucker for love and you light up whenever Chains is around. It reminds me of myself and Cree,” she says wistfully.
“Any news from Riggs?” asks Anna quietly