Page 149 of Enthrall Climax
“No, Helete made me believe Lucas no longer wanted me.”
“Why?”
“Because she wanted to blackmail him. He had footage of her at Hillenbrand. She was with a politician and Lucas filmed it. It’s how he protects the club. Helete didn’t want her husband to know. She thought if she had me, she had collateral.”
“So you and Cameron were never intimate?”
She looked amused. “He’s a gentleman. He saved me from The Dionysus Club. He promised to get me out. And he did.”
My hand slapped to my mouth. I’d been wrong, so terribly wrong. Cameron had been a hero and I’d misconstrued everything.
“We should go back.” She linked her arm through mine.
I’d lost my one true love. He’d never forgive me for believing anyone but him.
We returned to the table. Shay, who hadn’t taken his gaze off me the entire time, pulled me into a protective hug.
I turned to Chastain. “Don’t hurt Helete.”
He gave a shrug.
“We all deserve peace of mind,” I added, needing it more than ever.
He rose to his feet. “She won’t come near you again. You have my word.”
Shay and I watched the couple stroll off toward the front door.
“They’re kind of cute together,” muttered Shay.
“I’m not so sure about that.”
“She’s in love with him, Mia. Something tells me he’ll take good care of her.”
I grabbed Shay’s wrist. “He’s coming back.”
Chastain had left Omani standing by the exit and was making a beeline for us.
“Ms. Lauren,” he addressed me formally.
I straightened, standing my ground. “Yes.”
He came closer and whispered, “Do you want to know why you remained untouched at Hillenbrand?”
My chest tightened at the memories, as that feeling of helplessness rushed back.
There was gentleness in the way he looked at me. “Danton was looking after you while you were there. I sensed his presence around you. It appears he approves of you.” With a curt nod he spun on his heel and made his way back to Omani.
As they disappeared from view, I pressed my hand to my chest, trying to process his words.
I heard my name called and turned to see Henry hurrying toward us.
“Are you okay?” I reached for his hand.
Henry beamed at me. “So it appears you’ve been summoned, Ms. Lauren.”
“By who?”
“My brother. Cole has a jet fueled at JFK. Looks like you’re flying to Los Angeles.”
