Page 23 of The Fall Guy

Rio shuffles to the edge of his bed before getting to his feet. He grabs a few sheets of toilet roll, wets it and dabs his wounded skin. I watch him move around the room.

He attacked me, and it didn’t end in guns at midnight, so I’m hoping he’ll settle back on his bed.

He moves close to our bunks. He ducks down, and I close my eyes for a second in relief, but it’s short-lived. He flings his body over mine, pinning my arms to the bed, and my weapon slips outof my hand. He doesn’t attempt to retrieve it from the side of my neck.

“I said you need to clean this mess up.” He glances down at his shirt, his marked skin peeking through.

I swallow, conscious of the rise and fall of my chest. His injury is now dripping onto my top.

“No.” It’s one word that means so much. Defence is the only weapon I have left.

He pushes his hard length into my groin, and I feel it right down to my toes. “Did you know you could’ve killed me with your choice of anatomy? If you’d cut deeper, you might’ve caught my subclavian artery, and I could’ve bled out into the tissue surrounding it.”

What, so he’s a doctor now too?No way.He’s probably watched too many crime or medical shows just like me.I only considered avoiding the carotid artery. I’ve seen enough murder mysteries to know that it could be disastrous to cut that vessel accidentally.

“Shame I missed,” I say, hoping I have a good poker face. I’ve threated people before, but not like Rio. Rolling the dice with him is like nothing I’ve experienced before, and I’m never quite sure how either of us will react.

He bites down on my shoulder, sending pain shooting through my body. I try to push him off, but he holds firm.

“Careful, Kaden. You’re not in control right now.”

“What and you are?” I challenge. However, we both know I’m not in a position to argue.

He thrusts his groin back down towards mine. “There’s only one way you’re taking power from me, and you’re too chickenshit to do it.”

“Maybe I’m not interested in you like that.”

“Maybe?” He raises an eyebrow. We both know I’m affected by his actions.

I involuntarily lick my lips. He studies the gesture before his eyes fill with lust. He bites the corner of his mouth, waiting for my next move.

I’m paralysed to the spot. One wrong move, and this could end badly.

I’m hard. We both know it even though I’m trying not to think about it.

I hesitate for too long, and he starts to laugh. It starts low and soft but grows into a full belly rumble. Rolling off he climbs back into his own bed while shaking his head.

CHAPTER 11

RIO

A few dayshave passed since Kaden cut along my collarbone, and the scar has a pretty pink pucker. I wear my shirt undone so my wound is displayed like a branding. I’ve seen members of the Cyclones studying it, and it seems to have done wonders for Kaden’s street cred.

What they don’t know is the reason I’m smiling. I grab a clean towel from the rack and take it into the bathroom. Setting the water running, I remove my clothes. I whistle a tune as I step into the cubicle.

Kaden looks my way when he enters but quickly averts his eyes. He takes residence in the stall next to mine. My dick hardens against my will and I try to keep it down. I’m in desperate need of some alone time with my hand.

Quickly, I clean myself so I can head back to my cell. I get new clothes, brush my teeth, and head out of the bathroom. Dropping down onto my bed, I start to stroke my length. My balls ache with the need for release. Doubling my speed, I bring myself close to the edge.

Kaden enters, and I force my hand to move away. My dick screams in protest, but I don’t want him to know how much he’s getting to me. It’s one thing for him to know I’m interested buta completely different one for him to know I’m begging for a release.

He takes his time putting his toothbrush away and adjusting his bedding. I concentrate on slowing my heart rate. It pains me when Kaden settles on his bed instead of leaving. Turning onto my side, I take a few long frustrating breaths before finding my phone and boot it up.

Ends have been tied up.

That means Jono’s reward money has been claimed and the job has been signed off.

Great

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