Page 71 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
She'd been quiet for most of the ride, humming from time to time to the music I had her choose. I liked giving her control over song choice. It was my way of letting her know she was in charge, even if I'm the one driving. If she told me to stop, to turn, or even speed up, I'd do it. I pulled into the driveway of a worn out building. The bulking figure at the doorway let me know I was at the right spot. Rose turned to face me quickly with a beautifully bright smile on her face.
"How?" she asked happily.
"Davis told me where it'd be."
"When did you two start talking?" She curled her right brow with curiosity.
"When you last brought me, I looked him up on social media and asked for his number so I could come watch you the next time you fought, but you never did. Understandably so, with everything going on. I hope it's okay. I asked Davis to place you in a fight." I squeezed the steering wheel anxiously as I looked at her, having parked the car to the side.
"More than okay," she said with a smile. "Thank you, Lucas." I could tell her cheek was still hurting her as her smile stayed lopsided, trying not to move her injured cheek. I hate her father so much right now. How could he hurt her? He'll get what's coming to him soon. I'll make sure of it.
"Let's go, twinkle toes." I winked at her as I got down from the car. Rose didn't wait for me to open her door. She was too excited, practically sprinting to the door.
"If it isn't Twinkle Toes, herself." The large man guarding the door greeted her with a smile.
"Hello, Carter." She greeted him back. I didn't miss the way Carter eyed her cheek, and then me. "What did you do to upset Davis this time? Front door duty? Yikes." She sucked in air between her teeth, looking like the epitome of the yikes emoji. Carter laughed, a hearty laugh that shook in his chest.
"I may or may not have accidentally hit on his daughter." Rose let out a loud laugh, clasping her stomach with one hand and covering her mouth with the other. I loved the sound of her laugh more than anything. She shook her head disapprovingly as she calmed her laughter.
"How bad was the fight?"
"Oh a few broken ribs, a busted nose, and now door duty for the rest of the year." He sighed defeatedly.
"He went easy on you," she said, surprising me, because none of that sounded like an easy punishment.
"No kidding," Carter agreed. I made myself a mental note to never mess with Davis. If that's him going easy, I don't want to know what him going all out looks like.
"Go on in, kiddo. He's waiting for ya," Carter said, pointing behind him to the door. Rose stepped through, but as I went to follow, Carter grabbed me by the arm. His hand clenched tightly around my bicep, almost bruising me. "If you're hurting her, I'll kill you."
Carter's threat was serious. I could see the murderous intent in his eyes. His grip only tightened further around my arm, as if to make his point. I was glad to know Rose had guys like these watching out for her.
"Her father." I simply stated, and it seemed Carter knew about him, too. He quickly released my arm, letting me go. Rose was still walking ahead, too excited to notice I had fallen behind. I didn't mind. I liked watching her saunter.
"He's in town?"
"Apparently." I shrugged. "I'm searching for him tomorrow."
"Let us know when you find him." The emotion on Carter's face was unmistakable. He was furious and out for blood.
"Will do." I nodded before walking in and catching up to my Rose.
Let the bastard get what's coming to him.
Chapter 25
Olive's P.O.V.
I couldn't believe Lucas had taken me here. I had no idea he and Davis had stayed in touch since I last brought him here. The idea of him wanting to come and watch me fight filled me with joy. He was supporting me even before all this.
I feel stupid for not letting him in sooner than now. I can feel myself falling in love with him already, and it frightens me. I know the longer this goes on the more in love with him I'll fall. This is different from what I felt for Julius. It already feels so much more intense. I am frightened of how badly Lucas will break me if anything were to happen.
"What'd you do to her?" Davis marched past me, right to Lucas, ready to strike. In my excitement, I hadn't realized how it might look to come here with an already sweltering cheek. I raced after Davis, trying to save Lucas from the blunt force of one of his punches.
"It wasn't him. I swear!" I yelled over the thundering music and yells of the enormous crowd.
"Don't defend the asshole, Twinkle Toes." Davis didn't believe me.
"You think I'd let him do this to me? Get serious, Davis." I placed my hands on my hips, giving him a stern look, even though his gaze stayed fixed on Lucas.
