Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(7)

I lose myself in the music and continue to sip on my drink. A couple of minutes later, I look around for Michelle, but can’t see her anywhere and start freaking out. I guess the bartender must have seen my distress when he points over to a crazy Michelle grinding on a guy. She spots me watching her and gives me two thumbs up. I guess I’ll be leaving on my own. I give her a thumb up and head to the bathroom.

Just as I’m about to push the door, it opens before me and I stop in my tracks. I come face to face with none other than Aleck. He’s coming out of the bathroom with a girl who doesn’t look a day over twenty, and I see red. I think back to when he told me I was too young for him, and here he is, with a girl much younger than he is, and probably much younger than I am. Why am I getting upset over this?

I snap out of my trance and clear my throat. “Aleck.”

“Line.” His voice is strained. He’s clearly not happy to see me, duly noted.

“Have a great night,” I say before pushing the bathroom door and locking myself in a stall. I didn’t expect to see him, not like this, not when I wasn’t prepared and certainly not expecting my reaction to seeing him with that girl.

I wait for a while in the bathroom, until someone knocks on the door. “Open up, I really need to pee and you’ve been in there for ages!” a slurred voice shouts at me.

I take a deep breath and walk out. I wash my hands and step back into the bar. I look around to see if he’s still here, but he’s probably left with her. I sigh to myself and sit at the bar, ordering another drink. It’s not like me, I rarely drink and never this much, but I ask the bartender to keep the whiskey shots coming. I need to numb the voices in my head.

Not good enough…

Too young…

Alien Head…

She’s not the first…

“A pretty girl like you shouldn’t be drinking this much,” a deep voice says from next to me.

“And why do you care?” I don’t bother looking at him.

“Because, whoever caused you to drink this much isn’t worth it.”

I look at him and raise my eyebrow. “What do you know?” I sigh and down another shot.

“Well, I do know I want to turn your frown upside down, and I know exactly how.” He smirks and caresses up my thigh.

“Leave me alone and don’t touch me, you f*cking perv!” I push his hand away and try to get up, but a) I’ve had too much to drink and b) he’s got a hold of my arm and isn’t letting me go this easily.

“Oh no, I don’t think so. You and I are going to go have some fun.” He smirks and starts to drag me into the crowd. I try to get the bartender’s attention, but he’s too busy serving.

“And where exactly do you think you’re going with her?” I recognize that voice, Thank f*ck!

“Move buddy, she’s not yours, I saw her first.”

“I don’t think so buddy. Char and I go way back. Isn’t that right, Sweetie?” I grin up at Bennett, well, I think I grin? I’m not too sure and nod at him.

“Well, she’s leaving with me anyway, so back off.” The * has the nerves to confront Bennett, not a smart idea.

“No, she’s not, she’s precious, you don’t seem like the kind of guy who would treat such a precious little thing well, so back off before I kick your teeth in.” Bennett growls.

“Try me,” The other guy scoffs.

“My pleasure.” Bennett breaks the guy’s hold on my arm and drags him outside, making sure I’m following before he shoves the * to the curb. I’m pretty sure a couple of the guy’s teeth break when he hits the curb face first. He groans in pain. “Are you okay, Sweetie?” Bennett hugs me.

I hug him back and shake my head before turning around and throwing up. When I finally stop heaving a couple of minutes later, Bennett helps me up and hands me a bottle of water.

“Why did you drink so much?” He sighs and I shrug. “Fuck Aleck,” He mutters to himself, but I heard him. Guess I now know why Bennett was there to save me.

“Can you drive me home please, I’m too drunk to drive?” I look up at him and he nods.

“Of course, I’m not leaving you here on your own, come on.” He wraps his arm around my shoulder, and walks me to his bike.

“Thank you,” I say softly.

“Don’t mention it, Char, it’s fine.” He kisses my head before helping me with the helmet and onto the bike.

The drive to my place is quite short thankfully. I’m grateful Bennett was there to help me, but I can’t help but wonder if Aleck asked him to come keep an eye on me.

I climb off the bike when he parks in my driveway, and take off the helmet. “Did Aleck ask you to come keep an eye on me?” I’m not going to bullshit him, I need to know.

He sighs. “Yeah, he wanted to make sure you were okay, and I guess he was right. I’m glad I was there to keep you safe.” He hugs me again and I hug him back.

“He’s still an *.”

“Ditto.” He chuckles and unlocks the door for me, looking inside as I punch in the alarm code.

“Can I help you?” I cross my arms over my chest.

“Just making sure everything is safe, Char.” He chuckles and looks through the house.