Chapter 83 Alyssa The building is painted in blood red and white , its main entrance leading directly into a dimly lit Strip club .
Fully naked women in heels swing from pales and dance on tabed platforms , their bodies cast in flickering lights as if theyre putting on a show just for us , Its unsettling .
Ive never been to a sip club , and I definitely didnt expect my first time would be here with my brother .
A swirl of horror , fear , and intrigue rolls over me .
We sit at a large booths , and I scan the room , noting the shadows and corners , wondering if were being watched .
The guard reappears , his voice gruff and annoyed .
Homes will be with you shortly A tense silence fills the room as we wait .
Suddenly , the music changes from something sultry to Dethrone by Had Omens .
My blood runs cold .
Somehow , I dont think anyone can ilance to this I think aloud , trying to talk myself out of bolting out of here You know , I always imagined this being a song youd request to be executed to What ? Gray snaps , looking at me like Im losing my mind .
And I definitely am .
Eve found I tend to ramble when Im nervous , and right now , my nerves are fucking fried .
Nothing .
I say quickly , my knee bouncing fast .
Im just trying not to freak the fuck out right now .
Cray eyes me warily before turning back to the scene in front of us .
Despite the change in music , the strippers keep dancing , but it looks more like a rehearsal than anything sensual now .
I catch Gray openly ogling a blonde in red stilenos , and disgust pools in my stomach at the obwinus erection in his pants .
Igrimace .
Exw , Gray .
Can you have some fucking self control please ! He rolls his eyes.
What ? Im married , not blind .
I suppress the urge to throw up .
Yeals , well , I thought you couldnt even you know .
He looks just as uncomfortable as I feel .
I didnt say I couldnt … its just complicated Some small , twisted part of me hopes his issues just stem from his body hating Christine as much as I do .
Maybe one day , hell wake up and realize he could do way belter .
The minutes drag on , tension building .
My leg bounces uncontrollably , and Im practically grawing all the skin off my lip .
It feels like Im about throw up and have a panic attack all at once , kings hand settles on my thigh , his fingers squeezing just enough to pull me out of my spiral .
Relax , kitten .
Were fine .
Masons expression is hard as stone as he matters .
He tells us to be here on time , then makes us wait in his own damn club .
Gray nods , casting a glance around the room .
Its a scare tactic .
He took our weapons , now hes watching us squirm .
Mason gives a derisive stort .
We have King with us .
He could break Bones neck with one hand behind his back Maybe thats what he wants to see .
Gray says his voice low .
Remember , when we first met with him , he acted like King was some exotic animal in a 200.
We need to be careful with this asshole , hes after more than just Isaac .
Alyssas the link between both him and King Masons green eyes blaze .
He wont lay a damn finger on her Meanwhile , King is sitting as as still as a fucking statue , tuning everyone and everything out , but his hand remains on my thigh .
The next song starts- Holy by Siamese .
Two of my favorite bands in a row , songs that arent even popular anymore .
The hair on my arms prickle .
This is gening fucking creepy .
One by one , the strippers stop dancing and slip out of the room in an eerie silence .
Oh great I mutter , mostly to myself , my stomach plummeting .
The strippers are leaving .
Guess this is the part where we get executed Grays jaw ticks .
Stop p bring dramatic .
Well be fine .
I glare at him , biting back a snarl .
Like your word means anything to me right now .
Emotion flashes in my brothers eyes , but he doesnt reply .
1/3 Chapter 83 Like if you told me the sky was blue .
Id still go outside and check.
Thats how little I trust you , Gray He exhales sharply , frustration tightening his expression .
What the fuck do you want from me .
Alyssa ? I look him in the eyes .
I dont know..maybe the truth ? Were practically strangers , Gray , I dont even know who you are anymore .
Especially after last night .
You know Dad used me us a pedo appetizer , and you were just going to go the rest of your life without saying anything Gray grits his teeth .
First of all , it wasnt funny the first time you said it , and its still not funny none , Im not trying to be funny ! I snap , my voice shaking with anger .
Thats what I was .
Dad gave me shit , and I sat on his buddies laps , getting them all hot and bothered so they could go to the basement , and Im guessing assault other children ? 1 dont know … I cant even remember anything else .
Did Dad save me for himself or something ! Is that what the big fucking reveal is ? Because I know theres more , Gray , I can even see it on your face .
So what is it ! .
Gray stands up , storming over to me until hes towering above me .
I stand up , meeting his hardened gaze with defiance .
Ill never back down to any man ever again , those days are over .
His hazel eyes search mine , his voice tight .
Its not that I didnt want to tell you .
But what if you cant handle the fucking truth , Alyssa ? What if you shut down again ! What if when I look into your eyes again , theyre cold and empty , and this time … what if he cant bring you back ! I love you , Alyssa .
Your daughter loves you .
King loves you .
Shit , the rest of the MC loves you..I hear about it all the goddamn time .
So what will we all do if we lose you for good ? The emotion in his voice , in his eyes , leave me speechless .
I dont even know what he means .
He … lost me ? Before I can even begin to fit the pieces together , a loud , sarcastic clap fills the room .
Instinctively , King stands and pulls me behind him , shielding me from whoevers there .
War , Gray growls with disain .
What are you doing here ? A new voice , younger and almost playful , answers , Wars not here right now .
Youre speaking to Logan .
Logan ? Why does that name so familiar ? Why are you here ? Gray repeats .
Logans voice shifts , like a switch has been flipped .
It turns icy , predatory .
That doesnt matter right now .
What matters is the little family drama I just overheard .
Think its time to tell her everything , dont you ? This guy knows too ? Why dont you mind your fucking business ? Gray bites back , but Logan just laughs , 1 cant explain it , but it sounds almost rehearsed .
Hey , Im the one with the gun here , he says , the playful tone completely gone now , replaced with a sinister undertone .
Holy shit .
He has a gun ? Is he pointing it at one of them Of course , this is still a friendly meeting , as long as you stop treating Aly like shes still a litle girl .
Shes stronger than you give her credit for .
Tell her His voice grows firmer , yet theres a slight lilt to it that sends a shiver down my spine .
Its like two people are fighting to take control of him .
I hear in , but I dont understand whats going on at all .
I dont fucking answer to you ! Gray snark Fine .
Then , Ill start with the smaller one My heart seizes .
Hes talking about Mason .
Panic edges into my voice .
Gray , just do what he says ? As furious as 1 am at my brother , I dont want anything happening to him .
Or to King or Mason King growls low in his chest , and I run my fingers along his back , signaling that we need to play this safe .
I know he could easily kill this Logan guy .
but what if he doesnt reach him in time ? And what if Logan has others watching , ready to pull the trigger ? Login chuckles a sagain , and this time , it sounds wrong .
Like its coming from somewhere deep and scary inside him .
I suggest you listen to her .
Now , sit the fuck down .

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I have the bartender bring some drinks , and you and I are going to sell her every fucking thing from start to finish .
Grays expression is a mix of anger and defeat He takes his seat first , followed by Mason , and then King , who pulls me into his lap , one arm