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know...
Before I can say anything more, the front door swings open, and Addison comes skipping through
it. Her dark hair bounces around her shoulders, and she s got a huge grin on her face. I m blinking
back the burning tears under my eyelids, and I just want to get out of here. My body is tingling with
shame. I feel like a stupid little girl with a crush that isn t returned.
Hey Serenity, you up for a party tonight? There s loads of hot guys?!
I stare at Jackson, and he narrows his eyes, like he s challenging me. God damn him. That
asshole. I lift my chin, and then turn to Addi and force a smile to my face. You know what? I think
that s a great idea.
Great, come upstairs and we ll get dressed together. I ve got something you can wear, she
grins, before turning and rushing up the stairs.
I nod, and then turn and lift the cutting board, carrying it over to the bin and emptying everything
into it. Then, I toss the knife into the sink and turn to Jackson. You ll have to order out.
He grips my wrist, but I snatch it away. Stop it, he growls.
Why? It shouldn t bother you what I do. I m just a stupid child with an infatuation, right?
Serenity! he barks as I walk off toward the stairs.
Screw him.
Screw it all.
I don t have time for games.
~*~*~*~
JACKSON
Fuckin women. They are all a giant pain in the ass, and yet I can t get enough of them. Damn Serenity
and her bullshit. I can t understand why the hell I want her, it makes no sense to me, but shit, I want
her. I want her so badly it hurts. My entire body is alive with want. I should be pushin myself away,
yet I can t get her out of my head. Something about her speaks to me, and I fuckin don t know how to
stop it.
I slam my beer down on the counter top, frustrated. It s been four hours since they left, and I can t
stop thinkin about her. I don t know where they are, or what they re doing, and it s getting to me. I
was a jerk to her, because I wanted her to back off, but it s clear that ain t going to happen anytime
soon. I thought it was the best decision, making her feel like it was nothing, but when she walked out,
with that hurt look on her face - I realized it was so much more than nothing. She deserves to know
that. She does. But I don t want to start something that I can t finish.
Yo !
I turn to see Spike and Cade walking in, beers in hand. Fuckin magic, I m not in the mood for
company right now. I ve got too much on my mind as it is, without adding more.
Boys, I mutter.
Uh oh, Cade grins. Boss man is pissed.
I glare at him, clearly he doesn t know what my daughter is up to, or he wouldn t be here smirking
like an ass. You know where the girls went tonight?
Spike shrugs. Some girly party.
Ain t no girly party, Addison said there was loads of guys there.
Both men tense. Failed to fuckin mention that to me, Cade grunts.
You sure about that, Jack s? Spike asks.
Fuckin sure alright, I saw them go out the door giggling about cute men for Serenity.
Fuckin daughter of yours will be the fuckin death of me, Cade growls.
Spike lifts his keys, his eyes flashing with jealousy. We goin ?
Fuck yeah we are, Cade growls, turning and storming out the door.
I follow. Fucked if I know why I do. I opened my mouth knowing they would go after the girls.
Part of me wants to go, even if I don t want to accept it.
Can t get her out of my head.
Fuck.
~*CHAPTER 9*~
SERENITY
Oh my god, Addi! I laugh, taking another shot.
You started it! she giggles.
You two are so feral! Ciara says, rolling her eyes.
Oh, you re just jealous because you can t drink, Addison sings, taking another shot herself.
Don t remind me!
We re at the local bar, we ended up here after the party turned out to be a flop. We got rounds of
tequila, which so far has ended with dancing on the tables, singing at the top of our lungs, and
harassing poor, innocent men. I haven t had so much fun in my entire life. I haven t laughed so much,
or felt so at home.
Oh no! Ciara suddenly gasps.
I turn towards her, and see her eyes are on the door. I turn, and see Jackson, Cade, and Spike
glaring at us. I snort a laugh and turn back to them. Uh oh, you girls are in deep shit!
Addison laughs, but Ciara doesn t. My man looks mega pissed right now!
I look at Spike, and his face is tight. Damn, he does look pissed. Cade s expression is a little
softer when he sees Addi is just drinking and causing no problems. Jackson s face is unreadable, but
his eyes are on me. Damn those eyes. Damn him!
There you are!
I turn to see one of the guys I was chatting to earlier. He s handsome, young, and quite sweet. I
throw him a grin. I can t remember his name for the life of me, but I do recall promising him
numerous dances.
Here I am!
You disappeared on me earlier.
I grin. I was getting another drink!
He grins, showing cute, round dimples. You up for that dance?
I nod, shrugging. Sure!
She s not fuckin goin anywhere with you!
The voice comes from behind me, and it s icy, angry, and damn sexy. Jackson. My male friend, I
am pretty sure his name was Greg, or George, or maybe Gage, looks up and meets Jackson s no doubt
pissed gaze.
Sorry man, is she yours?
No, I m not, I point out.
She s my property right now, and she ain t available for anyone else. Now fuck off.
I spin around, glaring at Jackson. Excuse me?
Get outside, he orders.
Bite me!
He growls and grips my arm, tugging me. Oh hell no! He is not going to go all caveman on me
right now. I slap at his arm, but he doesn t let me go. I give Addi a helpless stare as we walk past, but
she simply laughs and waves, then wiggles her hips suggestively. Some help she is. Ciara and Spike
have disappeared, so I can t find them for help.
Jackson pulls me outside, and the cool air whips my face and makes the alcohol rush to my head. I
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