Ace of Spades (Underground Affair Series Book 1) (24 page)

“Come here.”

“Do you really want to have this conversation now?”

“Yes, because I don’t want to see you looking this way.”

Lucy didn’t take Ace’s hand, instead she began to pace as she spoke.

“Look, I know you have a past and so do I. Those messages were clearly from women who have already been with you and there were a ton of messages…”

“I won’t lie, I’ve had a lot of women in my life. But Lucy, you’re the only one I’ve ever wanted to keep.”

“I’m jealous and afraid…”

“Afraid?”

“What if you get bored, what if I’m not enough for you?”

“Lucy, I love you. Those other women were just for sex, only sex. I never wanted anyone for more than just that, until I met you. Please believe me.”

Lucy looked up at Ace, she had tears in her eyes.

“I believe you.”

Lucy leaned down and kissed Ace.

“Lay in bed with me so that I can hold you.”

“I’d rather do this.”

Lucy climbed onto the bed and instead of lying next to Ace, she positioned herself so she could suck his cock. She grabbed hold of it and then teased him with her tongue before sucking it deep down her throat.

“Ohhh, Lucy, Honey.”

Ace grabbed her hair and ran his fingers through it as she bobbed up and down sucking on him until he finally came. Lucy pulled away, then kissed her way up to Ace’s lips and kissed them.

“Ok, now we can cuddle.”

Shane was feeling much stronger and it had been a few days since his last dizzy spell. He decided it was time to get back in the cage. First he needed Luke to approve it or Buddy wouldn’t allow it. He had talked to Luke a few times over text but hadn’t seen him since last week when he rushed off to the hospital. That was another reason he made an appointment, he wanted to see him.

“Mr. Hart, the doctor will see you now.”

Shane stood up and followed the nurse into the exam room.

“Have a seat, the doctor will be right in.”

Shane sat down on the exam table and waited for Luke. Finally, the door opened and in he walked.

“Hey, Doc.”

Luke smiled.

“How’s my famous patient, today?”

Luke walked over to Shane. Before Luke realized what was happening Shane lifted up his legs, wrapped them around Luke’s and pulled Luke between his legs. Finally, his wrestling experience came in handy. He reached up his hands, grabbed Luke’s face and kissed him. Luke pulled back.

“We can’t do this here.”

“Here or not at all?”

“Right now you are my patient and I can’t risk someone walking in and seeing us fucking around, Shane.”

“Fine.”

Luke shook his head. He knew Shane was upset but he should understand and not act like a pouting child.

“So any dizziness? Headaches?”

“Been fine, I feel good. I just want to get back in the cage.”

Luke checked Shane over. Then he walked over to the counter and typed some stuff into his computer and scribbled on a note pad. Then walked back over to Shane.

“Here’s a note for your trainer.”

“So I’m good to go?”

“I think so. Just listen to your body and if something doesn’t feel right then don’t push it.”

“Like us?”

“Shane…”

Shane got up and headed to the door.

“Goodbye, Dr. Martino.”

Chace and Kyle had spent the last three hours going through clues, witness statements, and dead end leads. They were up to six victims now.

“We have to be missing something.”

“Chace, maybe we need to walk away for an hour and regroup?”

“Sawyer said something like that last night about stepping away when we were talking to him and your brother.”

“See, I’m right. Come on, let’s go grab some lunch and clear our heads.”

Chace got up and grabbed his jacket and tossed Kyle his. As he opened the door Chloe ran smack into his chest.

“Whoa!”

Chace peeled Chloe off of him and backed up.

“I, I know I shouldn’t have but I did and you won’t believe this.”

Chace looked at Kyle and then down at Chloe who looked like a cross between horrified and ecstatic.

“Chloe, calm down and explain.”

Kyle grabbed her by the elbow and walked her over to a chair and sat her down.

“Chace, sit down. Chloe, exhale, take a minute to relax and then explain.”

“These murders have been keeping me awake at night. It is all I think about. I…”

“Is the big, bad coroner scared?” Chace laughed.

“You’re a jerk, Chace.”

“She’s right, Chace. Keep a lid on it. Go on Chloe.”

Chace gritted his teeth and looked away from Chloe.

“So it is quite evident that the numbers which are carved into the victims have a meaning…”

“Thank you, Captain Obvious.”

Kyle turned around and looked at Chace.

“Either shut the fuck up or leave.”

“It suddenly occurred to me this morning when I found a phone number in my pocket from last night, that maybe it was a phone number…”

“Nope. We’ve only had six victims and I’ve never heard of a six digit phone number.” Chace laughed.

Chloe got up and walked over to Chace.

“You are not only rude but you are WRONG!”

“Wrong?”

“Yes, there have been six victims but the last one had a double digit number, hence seven numbers, and a phone number.”

Kyle stood up and pulled his phone from his pocket. Chace rolled his eyes. He was beginning to feel like a jack ass.

“It’s worth a try.”

“I already called, I’m right.”

“Right?”

“Dial the number and listen to the message.”

Kyle dialed and then placed his phone on speaker.

“Hello, Congratulations! You have found my first six victims. Number five was a bit of a challenge I must say, but I love a good challenge, do you? I hope so because I don’t plan to make this easy on you. Watch your backs because my next victim will be one of your fellow officers. Until next time…”

Chloe smirked at Chace who was now staring at her.

“You’re Welcome.”

Kyle patted Chloe on the shoulder.

“Thank you. I’m going to go tell Chief Manning.”

Kyle walked out and Chace stood up. Chloe started to follow Kyle out the door.

“Chloe wait.”

Chloe rolled her eyes and turned around.

“What now, Chace?”

“I wanted to thank you and also apologize for being a jerk.”

“Apology accepted and yes, you are a jerk.”

Chloe walked out.

Chace just stood there. She was right, he was a jerk. That woman had the capacity to turn him in to a blundering asshole in under a minute. He needed to learn how to control himself when he was around her.

Declan was in the supply room looking for some tape for his adding machine. He moved a box and saw Kaylee on the other side. It was the first time he had seen her since he kissed her…by accident of course.

“And what might you be looking for?”

Kaylee cringed when she heard Declan’s voice. She was still embarrassed from running out when he kissed her.

“A ledger book.”

Declan put down his box and walked around and reached up onto the shelf above Kaylee’s head and grabbed a ledger book.

“Is one book enough?”

Kaylee nodded her head. “Thank you, Sir.”

“No problem. So, how’ve you been? I haven’t seen you in a while.”

“Fine, thank you for asking, Mr. King.”

“That’s good to hear. I won’t keep you.”

Kaylee gave Declan a quick smile and darted around him.

“Kaylee wait.”

Kaylee stopped and turned around but didn’t look up.

“Yes, Mr. King.”

“I know what I did was wrong and I apologized but I see that I make you uncomfortable and that upsets me. You are a valued employee. You’re one of the smartest, most efficient ones I have. Is there anything I can do to…”

“Mr. King, thank you for your praise. There is nothing to apologize for. I understand what happened was a poor judgement call and it won’t happen again. May I go back to work now?”

Declan really wanted to make Kaylee at ease but he seemed to make matters worse so instead of keeping her there and trying to sort through it, he decided to just let her go before he made matters worse.

“Yes, you may go.”

Kaylee ran out and Declan punched the wall, he was so disgusted with himself.

Lucy was tossing her clothes into her suitcase. It had been one of the best weeks she’d ever had. The only thing that would have made it better was if Ace wasn’t in pain, then they could have had sex all week. But if he wasn’t in pain and didn’t need her she wouldn’t have been there in the first place.

“Leaving me?”

“You don’t need me anymore.”

“Lucy Jenkins, what I definitely need is you.”

“I have this great idea, I can come and visit.” Lucy laughed.

Ace wrapped his arms around her waist and looked into her eyes.

“I have a better idea. Move in with me?”

Lucy just stared at Ace and blinked a few times before she answered.

“Ok, but only if I get to claim the right side of the bed as mine?”

Ace kissed Lucy.

“I’ll get a crew over to your place to help you pack up and move you in.”

“In a bit of a hurry, Mr. Dean?”

“Just a little.”

“I think before I start to pack up and move in, I should tell my parents.”

“Probably a good idea.”

“I think I will go and pay them a visit.”

“I’ll come with you, if that’s ok?”

“I’d like that.”