Page 91 of The Devil's Revelation
“Nope,” Rose retorts, putting something in the oven. “He’s your problem now, missy.”
“I really need to get a return policy in writing,” Sage groans, but I see her eyes sparkling with amusement.
As much as Torque can sound and act like an asshole, the idea of returning him isn’t appealing. Especially not if I have these girls to help keep him in line.
By the time we finish making dinner, eat, and all hang out in the common room for a few hours, I’m exhausted and more than ready for bed. It’s been a busy couple of days. I walk over to where Torque is talking with his father, King, Stone, and Sniper by the pool tables and tell him I’m heading to bed.
He frowns at me in concern. “You okay?”
“I’m fine,” I assure him. “I’m just tired. It’s been a very busy couple of days and I’m not used to this much excitement. I need some sleep.”
He nods. “Okay. I’ll be up in a bit.”
“I’m going to sleep in my own bed.”
He frowns. “Why don’t you sleep in mine? We need to put your stuff in my room, anyway.”
I’m not going to argue with him about it right now. “Fine, I’ll sleep in your room, but if you wake me up when you come to bed, it’s not going to be pretty,” I warn him.
He smirks at me. “You sure about that?” he purrs at me. There’s no mistaking the look in his eyes.
I feel my face heat when the guys all snicker, but I just arch a brow at him and answer, “Your cock is not a sleeping aid, Torque. Well, unless you get whiskey dick, then I’m sure you’ll put me right back to sleep.” The guys are full on laughing now. Torque narrows his eyes at me. “I’m tired, and I need to sleep,” I say with a sigh. “Just let me sleep tonight okay? You can wow me with your sexual prowess tomorrow.”
“I see why Zeb calls you a smartass now,” Torque says drily.
I wink at him. “It’s good for you to figure that out now. You still have time to run.”
He snorts. “Like hell.” He hauls me into his arms and kisses me thoroughly before releasing me. “Night, baby, I’ll make sure not to wake you when I come up.”
I doubt it but I nod and head up to bed. I can feel myself dragging, so I figure I’m going to crash the minute my head hits the pillow. I head into my room first and change into my pajamas. As I make my way into Torque’s room, I have to agree that it would be a lot easier if we shared a room. Though, that might be moving a bit fast.
I like the idea of having a space to myself when I need to clear my head. Especially if Torque pisses me off and we’re fighting.I have a feeling that despite how even-keel we both are, there will still be times when we butt heads in a big way.
I open the door to Torque’s room, and frown when I see the window open. “Damn it, Torque,” I mutter as I walk towards it.
I don’t see the figure in the darkened corner of the room until it’s too late. He’s on me before I can scream, hand covering my mouth to muffle any sound. I struggle, but he’s too strong, and then I feel the prick of a needle in my neck. “Dmitri sends his regards,” he whispers in my ear. “Shouldn’t have stuck your nose in where it didn’t belong, bitch.”
Within seconds my eyes are heavy and my entire body is weightless as he lets me go and I drop to the floor. I’m going to die, and I can only stare as the figure climbs out the open window and disappears into the night. My last thought is for Torque, before the darkness takes me.
