Toxic: Logan's Story (Torn #4)(55)

“Bullshit. You knew exactly what you were doing. You wanted the attention. You wanted them to tell their friends that I was here, so they would come to whatever bar you were playing at. I’m not stupid.”

“Look, it was a win-win for both of us. Yeah, it’ll help spread the word about the band, but you also got to meet some of your fans.”

“You’re a total and complete dick. I hope you know that,” I growled.

He smiled as he took a step closer. “I’ve missed you, you know. I forgot what a turn-on it is to see you all pissed-off and ready to kick ass.”

“Don’t,” I said as I took a step back. I wasn’t going to deal with his bullshit.

“Come on, babe. I know you’ve missed me. I missed you.”

“No, Mikey, I didn’t miss you at all. You’re an arrogant dick who only watches out for himself.”

“I might be an arrogant dick, but I’m your arrogant dick.”

He took another step forward and grabbed a strand of my hair. I pushed his hand away and took another step back until I was tight against the wall.

“I’m not kidding, Mikey. I’m really pissed off. If you want to keep your dick attached to your body, you’ll take a step back.”

He grinned as he leaned forward. “I’ve missed you, Jade. We used to be so good together. Don’t you remember?”

“No. What I remember is you trying to control me and boss me around.”

“Give me another chance,” he whispered.

“Not going to happen. I’m with Logan now, and even if I weren’t, I would never go back to you,” I growled.

“Bullshit. You know you’ve missed me. I’ve changed a lot since you knew me. I’m not as much of an * as I used to be.”

I snorted. “Yeah, right. I might have believed you if you hadn’t pulled that shit out there tonight. No, Mikey, you’re still as big of an * as you were when we were together.”

Anger flashed across his face. “And you think Logan is better for you? Come on, Jade, wake up. I’ve met him once, and I can already tell that he doesn’t fit into your world, our world. What does he do while you’re onstage? Sit in the corner and lift weights? No, he’s not what you need.”

“And let me guess—you’re just what I need.”

“I am. Think about it. We could take the rock world by storm. Bring me back to L.A. with you and introduce me to your manager. Help me get my foot in the door. Then, I could tour with you, and we’d never be apart. We’re perfect for each other.”

I stared at him, trying to comprehend what he was saying. He was a bigger * than I’d ever thought possible. He didn’t give a damn about me. All he wanted was to use me to boost his own career.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.” I laughed. “You’re a real piece of work. Well, let me lay it out for you, Mikey. You and I are nothing. Nothing. I’m not your girlfriend, and I’m sure as hell not the person who’s going to help you make it in the rock industry. Now, get out of my way, or I’m going to hit you so hard that Ryan will wake up with a black eye!”

He stared at me for a moment, his face turning bright red in anger. It was probably the first time a woman had ever told him no. He should have known that he couldn’t boss me around or control me the way he used to. I wasn’t a na?ve teenager anymore.

I waited as he tried to control his anger. I knew he would fail though, and I smiled as I pictured the fit he was sure to have. Instead, he shocked me by grabbing me and pressing my body against his. His mouth slammed down on mine brutally. I shoved at his chest, trying to get him to release me, but it was like hitting a brick wall. I raised my knee to hit him in his jewels, but he blocked me.

“What the f*ck?” someone shouted from behind him.

Mikey pulled away from me, grinning, and he turned to face the man who had walked into the room—Logan. If I’d thought Logan was angry earlier when Mikey had announced my presence to the whole bar, it was nothing compared to now. Instead of glaring at Mikey, his fury was now directed at me.

“Logan, it’s not—” I started to say.

He cut me off with a glare. “Save it, Jade. I should have known this would happen. Why did I think you’d be any different from Chloe? You’re just as much of a whore as she is! I trusted you! I’m such a f*cking idiot. You were probably waiting for your chance to get back with Mikey, weren’t you? That’s why you wanted to come here tonight. It had nothing to do with Ryan. What the f*ck is it about guys like Drake and Mikey that make women turn into sluts? I don’t get it!”

“No! That’s not it! This isn’t what it looks like!” I shouted, fear flooding my veins.

He couldn’t possibly think that I would choose Mikey over him. There was no competition between the two of them.

“Look, Logan, sorry that you had to find out like this. I know you care about Jade, but she’s been mine since before you even knew her,” Mikey said calmly as he tried to wrap his arm around my shoulders.

I shoved him away. “Shut up, Mikey! Logan, I would never cheat on you! I care about you. I would never do what Chloe did to you.”

“Bullshit. You already did it. Unfortunately, you got caught. I have nothing left to say to you. Just…stay away from me, Jade.” He turned and reached for the door. “I hope you’re both extremely happy together. God knows you deserve each other.”