Page 26 of Ravage

Connell

So, what'd you think about the club?

I raise an eyebrow, glancing around to make sure no one is looking over my shoulder before typing my response.

Cam

It was interesting, that's for sure.

Connell

Yeah, we seem to be having a run of bad luck with incidents the last fortnight. Trust me, that wasn't a usual night.

Are you free for a drink tonight?

We haven't seen each other in years and now suddenly he's wanting weekly drinks? Something tells me there's more to this request than just a casual catch up. It’s probably Sebastian making sure I’ve stayed quiet.

Cam

I'm just at dinner with my family but can probably meet up after?

Connell

No problem. Let me know when you're free and we can meet at the pub again.

I pocket my phone and do my best to take part in the rest of theevening's conversation. All the while wondering what the hell Connell wants now.

Instead of heading home after dinner, I drive to the pub, arriving at the same time as Connell and Sebastian exit one of those fancy Audi's I'd seen lined up outside the mansion. Guess that answers who really wanted to meet with me tonight.

I wait for them to go inside before climbing out of my car, needing a minute to get my aggravation under control. All this secrecy is annoying the shit out of me.

When I enter the pub, I see they've set up in a booth in the back and make my way over.

"Connell. Sebastian." I give them each a curt nod, and they exchange a look as I sit down next to Connell.

"Mr Collins," Sebastian says, nodding back.

"Can we drop the Mr Collins stuff, please? It's Cam."

He regards me thoughtfully for a moment. "You seem angry."

I grit my teeth. "Just annoyed. If you wanted to speak to me, you could have called me yourself. No need to keep relaying messages through Connell."

Sebastian sits back in his seat and pushes his shirt sleeves up before crossing his arms. "Understood."

Connell shifts next to me, and I glance at him just in time to see him hide a smile.

"So. What do you want this time? I haven't spoken to anyone about the club and don't plan to."

Sebastian nods, continuing to study me with those intense blue eyes. Never in my life have I felt a magnetic pull like this towards another man, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. He radiates power and wealth.

He also seems like he could be dangerous if pushed.

"I wanted to personally thank you for your assistance on Fridaynight. We've never had an incident at a club night, and it was fortuitous you were there to jump into action."

Some of the tension in my shoulders eases, and I nod again. "It was nothing. Hopefully, they will be able to return to fulfil whatever itch they needed to scratch by attending."

Sebastian's eyes twinkle with amusement. "Yes. Imogen offered them a free, private booking with a partner, or partners, of their choice, and I'm sure they will be more than satisfied once they return."

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