Page 99 of Ruin

His jaw clenched. “Yeah, I know.”

I did what I had to and heard Josh washing up. When I stepped out of the stall, I walked over to him and hugged him tightly. “How about later you can come all over my skin? Mark me.”

His eyes heated, and he brushed my hair off my shoulder. “Like I did here?”

I glanced to the mirror and found a hickey. I melted into his arms as a thrill ran through me. “Yes, mark me up more, pet.”

He tugged my hair. Knowing what he wanted, I gave him my mouth. Breaking the kiss a few beats later, Josh asked, “Should I apologise for how I acted?”

I shook my head. “No, I don’t think Link cares.”

He pressed his forehead against mine. “You drive me crazy, Taro.”

“Same, pet.”

He straightened. “What’s the business with Link?”

I smirked. “I was going to tell you later. But since you’re here... which, by the way, why are you here?”

“The club’s down the road. Was walkin’ to my car when I saw you.”

I nodded. “Not far from home at all.”

He grinned. “No, it ain’t. Now tell me what’s goin’ on.”

“Link’s taking over the gun and drug trade. The Takahashi family will become silent partners, only taking 10 percent.”

His brows dipped. “Why? This ain’t because of me or anythin’?”

“No… well, in a way, yes.” He went to say something, but I covered his mouth with my hand. His grip on my waist tightened as he glared. I smiled. “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. I never liked how Dad brought this trade into the family. It caused nothing but trouble. This will keep you safe, but also me and my family. It’s best for everyone. Talon assured me Link would be the best to work with, so I reached out, and he’s keen to sign the agreement.”

He pulled my hand away after kissing it. “Talon knows?”

“Yes, I went to him for advice.”

Josh snorted. “Of course he’d help if it meant gettin’ the shit away from us. But are you sure, completely sure, this is what you want? What about the money it makes for the family?”

“Even without the guns and drugs, our family are billionaires with our otherlegalcompanies.”

Josh’s eyes widened. “Billionaires?”

I laughed. “Yes, pet, you’re dating a rich man.”

“You know I don’t care about any of that.”

I ran my hands up his chest. “I do. It’s what drew me more to you.”

A knock sounded on the door, and Ryo’s voice called, “Your dinner is getting cold, Wolf.”

“Coming,” I said. “Are you okay now?”

“Fuck yes, but I’m stayin’ for dinner.”

Warmth spread through me. “All right.” Together, we walked back into the room. Josh, of course, placed his hand on my arse on the way. Link thought it was hilarious, especially when he pointed out the hickey while Ryo rolled his eyes, but his lips twitched.

As we sat, Josh suddenly asked Link, “You gay?”

“Nah, mate. Just bi.”

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