It Was Always You

Chapter Twenty One

The club had relocated to a place I would have never guessed. As Cole led me through the crowd of people in the fanciest-and most expensive restaurant in town, I couldn't help but feel like dirt when comparing their evening ball gowns to my bummy yoga pants, tank top and a bag slung over my shoulder. I kept my head straight as we continued through the kitchen and then through a side door and finally down a very long stair case leading to the basement of the building.

The place was absolutely sound proof. I didn't hear a thing until Cole said the password and the doors opened to the sound of a raging crowd and fists pounding on flesh and bone.

"So what does an innocent girl want with this place?" He whispered to me. He was a little too close for my comfort.

"I need to see the boss." I firmly told him as if I had seen the boss a million times before.

He eyes me suspiciously but then nodded and dragged me upstairs and into a room that over looked the fight below. A few men sat around a table and waitresses in nothing but lingerie and stilettos served them liquor.

"Yes!" one of them jumped in joy. "Did you see that move, Carter? I'm so winning." He sat back down and took a shot of his liquor.

I had no doubt that this was where men placed their bets, drank and laughed at their opponents.

"Hunter, I'm sorry to interrupt but someone is here to see you." One of the waitresses softly said to him.

He smacked her ass and sent her away. "Come." He instructed us and we went forward. "Cole! Long time no see. Who's this?" Both him and every other man in the room ravished me with their eyes. I suddenly felt uncomfortable.

Cole pushed me forward and I found my voice. "I'm here on behalf of my brother, Kevin."

"Ahh, yes! I thought you looked familiar. Your brother isn't one of my favorite persons right now."

"That's why I'm here." I said as my hands tightened on the strap on my shoulder.

He smirked at me, as if thinking of how I would fix it. The way his chocolate brown eyes raked over my body, I'm sure he already thought of a way. He wasn't a bad looking guy, he was in his late forties- no doubt and had shoulder length brown hair and a scar over his right eye. He looked familiar but I couldn't place him.

"Call me Hunter and have a seat." He gestured.

"No need." I said quickly, wanting to get out of there as quickly as possible. I gave my bag to one of his huge bodyguards and he searched it before giving it to him.

"What's this?" He asked, amused.

"Two million dollars. I assume that's what my brother owes and I'd like for you to take this as a peace offering and let him out of this place."

He sat back in his chair and stared at me, impressed. "You're a very lucky girl. Most people who just walk in my office and demand out of their contract, leaves in a body bag." His words sent shivers down my spine. "But because you're a.. ravishing young lady, I shall accept." He waved his hand towards his guard and a phone was out in his hands. He pressed a button and put it to his ear.

"Kevin?" He asked and my ears perked up like a dog. "Don't panic, my dear boy. I'm letting you out of your contract and you're free," he paused to hear Kevin's reply. "No, don't thank me. Thank your sister." then he hung up. "I'm quite sure this is our last meeting and I must admit, I'll miss your confidence."

I nodded and thanked him deeply for accepting then quickly left his office. Cole brought me back out of the restaurant and we stood outside as I caught my breath, trying to understand how I just did that without cracking.