Page 146 of Beautiful Venom
“Don’t take it personally,” she speaks close to my face. “People like you come and go all the time. You could’ve never competed with me. Kane has always been mine.”
“Funny because I swear you disappeared from his side for weeks after you tried to drug me and he got you kicked out of the organization. He either threatened or hurt you, I’m not sure which, but what I am sure about is that your feelings aren’t reciprocated.”
“And yours are?”
“Probably not. But I’m not delusional.”
“Maybe, but you sure are jealous. You’re always glaring at me—it gives me the creeps.” She smiles. “Got to go and get ready for meetingmyKane later. Try not to commission a voodoo doll and curse me,Charity.”
I won’t punch her in the face.
I will not stoop that low for some asshole.
As she walks away with a sway to her hips and mocking laughter, however, I bring out my phone.
Isabella and Kane can go to hell for all I care, then have tiny babies blessed by Satan himself.
But I meant it about him regretting this.
Two can play his sick game.
And, yes, I’m petty.
Me
Hi.
Ryder
Thorne! You got me the number?
Maybe. If you tell me where you guys are hanging out tonight.
Man. Captain will kill me for this. He made it clear that you’re not to be invited anywhere he’s at.
I draw a circle on my thumb and try not to be affected. Thinking it is one thing, but actually knowing the truth feels as if I’ve been stabbed.
Is it supposed to hurt this much?
No, this isn’t pain. It’s anger.
Ithasto be anger.
I’m not asking you to invite me. Just tell me the place. No one will know.
You’re so lucky you have a hot friend. Here’s the address.
He sends me a location and I reply with Megan’s number.
Sweet!
Also, don’t let Captain know I sent the address. He’s already a pain in the ass these days. Don’t want to get on his bad side.
Don’t worry.
I exit the chat with Ryder and open a new one with the contact titled, “Two Week Mistake.”
Me
