Trusting Nicole (The Last Hangman MC #4)(43)

“Talking about being honest, I did some digging into your past and current activities, you are not as innocent as you let on.” He folds his arms and looks at me intently. Aaaand I’m in trouble.

“What are you talking about?” I look at him in confusion.

“Don’t you dare look at me confused when you know exactly what I’m talking about.”

I sigh. “What is it that you found out?”

“That night you went to that party not long ago. I know what you were doing.”

“You do?”

“Yes. Why are you getting paid to escort men to parties, Nicole, it’s not you.” He sighs as he sits down on the couch. He looks so desperate. “Have you ever had sex with any of the men you escort?”

“How dare you! How could you think that?” I scream at him. I want to f*cking slap him but the look on his face stops me. He looks hurt, like he is physically hurting.

“I don’t know, maybe because you’re working for a man who also owns a brothel.”

“What?” I’m really confused now.

“I know who you work for. You lied to me when you said you didn’t know who Sergei was.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about, but I really don’t know who Sergei is. I’ve only heard his voice a couple of times, but he’s not the one who usually calls me when I have to go out with someone.”

“He’s not?”

“No. I don’t know his name. Most of the time it’s him, sometimes it’s a woman. I’ve never had sex with anyone I was paid to go out with. I’m paid just to wear fancy dresses, smile and shut my mouth.”

“Why?” He looks at me, stunned and confused.

“After what happened the night I killed Rob, things were good for a while, but then I started to feel like someone was watching me wherever I went, someone who wasn’t sent by Gabe. One day I managed to catch them and confront them. To this day I still don’t know who he was, but he said he knew someone who could protect me.

“At first I didn’t know what he was talking about, but then he showed me pictures of me shooting Rob. He said if I didn’t want these pictures to end up in the cops’ hands, I had to do what they said. He handed me a phone and that’s was the first time I spoke to the man who now tells me when and where to go. You were in some of the pictures. I didn’t want you to pay for helping me out and I didn’t want to get into trouble, so I did what they said. They did ask me to f*ck someone once and I said no. I should have told you sooner, I’m sorry.” I sigh.

“Fuck me.” He sighs and wraps his arms around me. “It’s going to be okay, I’ll make sure you don’t have to do it anymore.” He kisses my head.

“How?”

“I’ll talk to Sergei. I know he’s the one behind all of this. I’ll make sure you’re still protected but this escorting shit ends now. I’m not sharing you, not now, not ever.” He lifts my chin and kisses me gently. “You’re too precious to me.” I’m speechless. This is the first time he’s openly told me how he feels about me.





CHAPTER 16




Jason

I hate that I have to leave for a couple of days. If I was alone I wouldn’t care but there’s Nicole. I have to keep reminding myself that I’m doing this so we can both be free from the danger that’s hanging over our heads. When the Disciples are gone it means we won’t have to worry about people being after us, at least for a while. And that means I can get out from under Sergei’s thumb and be free.

Nicole is fast asleep next to me and I don’t have the heart to wake her up. I don’t have much time before I have to leave so there’s no point disturbing her. I watch her sleep for a few minutes. She’s so beautiful and looks so peaceful. She has the most serene expression on her face and I’m glad she’s able to sleep soundly after all the shit she’s been through and has heard these past couple of days.

I know Callum is going to be watching over her while I’m away. Not that I’m happy about it, but they seem to be getting along pretty well and I don’t want her staying alone or with someone she wouldn’t trust.

I kiss her softly and climb out of bed. I get dressed quickly and gather my stuff. I take one last look at her before walking out of the room. I’m always worried that the last time I look at her will the last time I'll ever see her. I shake my head, I don’t want to think about such things but it’s always in the back my mind. I always expect the worse. That might be why I have commitment issues, I’m constantly scared of things turning to shit.

I reluctantly head downstairs and am greeted by Callum eating donuts on her couch.

“Morning.”

“What’s up, Jase?” He offers me a donut but I refuse.

“Kinda ironic that a cop would refuse one.” He snickers.

“Dickhead.”

“Ah hush now.” He chuckles. “Ready for whatever it is that you have to do?”

“No, but I don’t have the choice.”

“You always have the choice.”

“I just wish it would mean I wouldn’t have to leave Nic.” I shrug.

“She’s in good hands.” He smirks and wiggles his fingers.