Page 119 of Havoc

“About?” Grim cut in.

“Her.” She pointed at me. I looked at her then at Grim, and I saw the vein in his jaw tick. I shrugged to show I had no idea. Who the hell was that man?

“If the money wasn’t so good, I’d be jealous, but a girl’s gotta eat.”

“What did he want to know about me?” I felt sick at the idea of someone watching me for such a long time.

“I don’t know, this and that. He smelled like horses.”

Maybe a kick to the throat would do this chick some good.

I was relieved when I heard a knock at the door. One of the guys opened it and Minnie burst in. She looked fit to kill.

“Tracy! You fuckin’ little bitch.” Minnie grabbed her by the hair. “You tell these people what you know, or I’ll?—"

“Minnie, let’s talk a minute.” Grim pointed with his chin at me, and the three of us stepped out.

“She’d better be a fine-ass dancer, Min, because there are no lights on upstairs.” I pointed to my head.

“She’s got a dragon tat that wraps around from her muff to her ass biscuit.” She shrugged. “Men seem to love it.” Then she seemed to remember our conversation and cut her eyes from Grim and back to me. She raised her brow, and I shook my head. I didn’t want her to say anything, especially with the situation at hand. Now wasn’t the time for her to take on Grim’s attitude. “Right, well, give me ten minutes with the bitch and I’ll get her talking.” Minnie stroked my arm then went inside. That left Grim and me alone in the hallway.

“Kenna,” he started.

“No.” I held up a hand. “It’s too early to go another round with you, Grim. Especially when you leave me to find my own release at the end of it all.” I knew that would give him something to think about.

My phone rang, and he glared at Benny’s name on the screen. I smirked at the idea of Grim’s mind going crazy as he thought I went to see Benny last night and not to my own room with my showerhead.

“Hey, Benny,” I turned my back to Grim, “I’m really sorry, but I’m with a client right now. Can I call you back in a little bit?”

“Sure.” He didn’t sound sure. “Hey, look, I’m really sorry for leaving you like that last night, but I got the feeling if I hadn’t, I’d have been escorted out by Grim’s men.”

“Please don’t be.” I chose my words carefully. “Last night was really fun, and I’m looking forward to seeing you later.”

“As friends, though, right?” I found it humorous that he was clearing the air. “Because I don’t want to get into the middle of something. I like my head where it is.” I laughed, and he did too.

“Right.” I loved Benny, but as a longtime friend, and it had been fun to catch up.

“So, see you tonight?”

“Yes, I’ll see you later. I’m looking forward to it.” I hung up and turned to find Grim’s hands curled into fists and his jaw locked in place. Two could play the asshole card.

“This is what I know.” Jesse rushed toward us down the hallway and broke the silence. “I tracked her on the cameras. She was approached by a blacked-out Toyota Camry. She had a conversation with someone, but I couldn't see their face. She got in the back seat of the car and was driven straight here to the hotel. She was dropped off at the curb, then the car disappeared into traffic. The plates were fake.”

“According to her pimp, he hadn't seen her in months. She owes him money, so we could use that.”

“All right.” Grim pulled him aside and spoke quietly as I leaned against the wall and wondered how dirty Minnie would go to get information.

My phone buzzed in my hand.

Salazar: Heading back into the city for an unexpected week. Bringing some friends. I wanted to give you a heads up that they might want to sign on as clients to Secrets. I’ll be in touch.

Finally, some good news.

Kenna: Great, thanks for that. I’ll be ready.

“One phone call to her pimp and the bitch sang like a canary.” Minnie came out, and Grim hurried back over.

“Well?” He jumped right in.

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