Page 22 of Ruin

“Do you think I’m too hard on Mimi by having her stay?” The sudden change in subject surprised me.

“Ah, no.” And I didn’t.

“Why?”

I rubbed at the back of my neck. “I would have done the same for my sister. If our dickhead of a dad was alive but on his deathbed, I’d try and get Nary to stay until he passed, so she had nothing to regret for the rest of her life.”

His eyes softened. “Those have been my thoughts also. But if you think she needs to get out of here, to go home, let me know. I won’t stop her if it’s truly what she wants.”

“I know you won’t. But I reckon she’ll need this in the end.”

“I hope so and that I haven’t pushed her.” He glanced towards the windows and back again. “I think a night of drinking and seeing old friends could also do her well.”

I should have seen that coming.

“Meanin’ you want me to get her to go.”

A grin grew on his lips. “It would do her well. It’s for Ryo’s birthday, so it will only be friends and some family.”

“You sure it’s a good time to have a party with the shit goin’ on with your uncle?”

“I don’t cower.”

“I never said you did,” I told him, because I honestly didn’t believe he ever would.

“The party will go on. Will you make sure Mimi comes?”

Pausing, I thought about it. Maybe a night with friends would do her good, get her to relax a little and take her mind off things once more. “I’ll try.”

“That’s all I could ask for.” He looked to his watch. “I have to go.”

“Okay.” I nodded.

His gaze dipped down my body. “Are you sure you want me to go?”

My gut twisted. I looked down and saw I was half hard. “It’s called mornin’ wood.” And that was all it was. It had nothing to do with the guy in the room who looked at me like I was dessert.

Christ. It really didn’t.

“You weren’t before.”

“I was, you just didn’t notice, and why the fuck am I explainin’ anythin’ to you?” Turning my back on him, I adjusted myself and begged my dick to quit trying to get attention from just anyone.

Wolf chuckled low behind me. “I think he likes my attention.”

“You’re wrong. I’m goin’ for a shower.” I started for the bathroom.

“See you tonight, Ruin,” he practically purred.

I flicked a hand over my shoulder. “Whatever.”

More laughter followed before my bedroom door closed. I looked down at my dick. “What the fuck, man?” Of course I didn’t get an answer, but I swear to Christ, my dick had a mind of its own.

Although, it’d been a while since I got laid, and I was used to pussy whenever I wanted it.

Having a woman in my bed could happen tonight, and suddenly I was looking forward to this party… if Mimi wanted to go.

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