Indulgence (77 page)

“She’s a fuckin’ liar!” he roars. I laugh as Gray wraps his
arms around me from behind. “I’ll find her just to prove it even if I have to
fuck her on the table of that tattoo shop!” Hunter’s eyes roam over us as his
wheels turn in his head. “So, what’s the ink?” Gray pulls back from me letting
me pull the bandage away from his abdomen. “Sex and Sin? I gotta tell ya man.
That’s badass,” Hunter says standing to bump his fist. “What did you do to your
chest?” he says pointing to the other bandage.

Gray nods at me when my palms slide up his chest. I pull the
bandage away, Gray’s eyes never leaving mine. “Would you two stop fuckin’ each
other in your heads long enough to show me the damn ink? Henry left me to tend
to some top secret shit so I’m lonely and hungry.” Hunter groans pushing me
away. “Fuck man. You inked a bitch on you? Not just a bitch but your brother’s bitch!”

“Daisy’s mine, Cunter,” Gray growls getting up in his face.
“Don’t call her a bitch again. EVER.”

“Yep, Daisy is his alright,” Tad shouts from the door making
us jump. He walks arrogantly into the room followed by Landon carrying a folder
in his hand.

“We fired you,” Hunter says pointing at Tad. “Get the fuck
out.”

“My contract is very clear, Mr. Chesterfield; if you weren’t
drunk all the time you would have read it. You can’t terminate either of us
without a justifiable reason. Our sexual preferences? Well, that would be
discrimination. You wouldn’t want a law suit would you?” Tad says handing
Grayson the folder. “This is a press release stating that Grayson and Daisy got
married last night. Or should I say this morning rather?”

“They what?” Landon and Hunter shout in unison.

Landon shoves past Tad, nearly ramming into Gray, the papers
scattering to the floor at their feet. “She was my fiancé, Grayson! The moment
she took her ring off you pounced on her? You’re my goddamn brother!” Landon’s
fist connects with Gray’s jaw sending them both knocking back into the wall.

Gray spits blood from his mouth. “I fuckin’ love her. I
wanted her ever since that first night. I fought against it hard, so did Daisy.
If you had felt anything for her, like I do, you would’ve fought for
her
.
Moved Heaven and fuckin’ Earth to make her smile every goddamn day! I’ll fight
for her and protect her every fuckin’ day that I’m breathin’. After what she’s
walked in on in the last week, did you honestly think you’d get to keep her?
Landon, I didn’t pounce on your girl, man, you lost her when you pushed her
away and right into my arms. Now that’s where she stays because I would never
make her feel like she’s second place.”

Landon growls, shoving Gray again. Running over I put myself
between them, my back against Gray’s chest as I stare up at Landon. “I am where
I want to be Landon. I’m sorry but last night was about getting closure.
Walking in on the three of you was all the closure I’ll ever need. You two
should just go.”

“Oh but we won’t,” Tad says. Walking over he wraps an arm
around Landon’s shoulders. “You see you can’t just fire us.”

“The hell if we can’t! You sneaky bastards plotted this shit
from day one!” Hunter yells, then stomps over meeting Tad toe to toe.

“If you try to unjustifiably, we have grounds for legal
action. So, since Landon and I feel threatened, for the remainder of the tour
we demand separate travel arrangements from the band. Also separate lodging
because we won’t be on the bus anymore. It’s all in the contracts, like I said.
I think it’s really best for all parties, wouldn’t you agree? We only see each
other when necessary. I’ll correspond with Henry or Aiden only,” Tad says as I
nod, trying to process all of this. “Now, if that’s settled then, all I have to
say is: enjoy your three day honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Cole,” Tad finishes then
turns toward the door to leave.

Landon looks broken, his blue eyes clouded in pain while
watching Gray’s arms wrap around my waist protectively. Leaning in, Landon
kisses my forehead making me tense against Gray. “Everything I did was for you,
Daisy,” he whispers sounding defeated.

“Landon, come on now pet. We’ve got lots to do before the
next show,” Tad says commandingly. Landon bows his head then follows Tad out of
the room, shutting the door behind them.

My legs give but luckily Gray keeps me pulled against him.
Turning me in his arms he meets my eyes. “Don’t wilt, Wildflower. I’ve got
you.” Brushing his lips over mine I melt into him.

“You told Landon that you love me,” I whisper into his
mouth.

“I do,” he whispers.

“You’ve said that before,” I say, smiling.

“I’ve said I love you before too. In every song I’ve sang
since I kissed you.” His words make my legs nearly give out again. He kisses me
slow and deep telling me he loves me without any words at all.

Gray pulls back when Hunter starts making heaving noises.
“Alright Cunter, let us get ready then, it’s time to go shopping. We’ve got to
go buy you a dress before dinner,” he says, smiling making me laugh.

Sitting in the dressing room as Hunter tries on dresses, I
snap pictures, sending them to Cam and Chase so they can approve as well. “Stop
fuckin’ laughin’! If this ends up on Facebook I’ll shave your head while you
sleep,” he snaps walking out in a purple maxi dress.

“Oh I like that one, honey. You look so lovely,” Gray says
clapping his hands.

“Suck my left nut, jealous bitch. You wish you looked this
good,” Hunter says twirling in the mirror, checking his ass.

“It’s just fun, Cunter. I already said I’d stock the bus
with microwave bacon for when we’re on the road again,” I remind him then send
a message to Cam and Chase:

Be @ diner in 15.

Chase:
Doesn’t he look pretty in a dress? C u soon.

Camaron:
Henry just picked Aiden and me up. On our way.

After I pay for his dress, because really it’s only fair
that I pay for his new look; we grab a cab to the diner. Gray wraps his arm
around me as we walk into the diner followed by Hunter strutting in full out
diva fashion. The purple maxi is supposed to be floor length but on his tall ass
it just passes his knees. His black boots slam against the tile as he works his
‘runway’. Stopping to pose for people eating at tables, kissing old ladies, he
is eating this shit up. Walking by the table where we are sitting, wiggling his
ass, only to walk the aisle again. Turning around he gives us a duck face,
making Henry jump to his feet to get a better angle with his phone.

“Give me hellcat fucker, work that runway,” Henry teases
making us all laugh.

“Be jealous, fucker, it feels good to be a kept bitch.
Havin’ a sexy lady buyin’ me pretty shit, then flaunt me around. Makes a man
feel special.” Turning again, he slams right into Chase. “You!” he growls.

“Wow, Hunter, and here I thought yellow was your color. I
was wrong, it’s purple,” Chase says shoving her red hair over her shoulder.

“You loved it the other night. We both know that; let’s not
play games, kitty. Why don’t you come to the concert in a couple days before we
leave Vegas? I’ll get you a ‘Shaft Approved’ shirt, then a nice hard fuck from
me as a parting gift, Tiger Lily,” he says brushing his hand along her cheek.

I watch Chase lean in, nearly brushing her lips to his.
“What if this bitch doesn’t approve of the shaft?” The tension between them is
so thick you can almost see it. Hunter’s chest is heaving against hers, making
her smile at how undone she has made him.

“Are you as fuckin’ turned on right now as I am?” Hunter
says, pulling her to him.

“You have no idea what it takes to put this fire out,
Hunter.”

“Fuck me,” Hunter mumbles.

“Chase!” I yell, snapping her out of her haze.

Shaking her head she pushes away from Hunter and walks over
sitting next to Cam. Hunter stomps over flopping next to Henry with a huff. “I
was workin’ over there, Daisy,” he pouts.

“I know what you were tryin’ to do, man whore. Chase reeled
you in, then tossed your ass back. You can’t handle the rejection. That’s not
my problem,” I shrug. “She’s here to see me before we leave Vegas, not your
ass.”

“Hey, what was that about not wantin’ boomerang pussy
Cunter?” Henry says smugly. “Babe, you take on the Big Man, I got moves that
make him look tired as hell,” he says, winking at her.

“Fuck you, Henry,” Hunter says smiling from behind his menu.

I sit wrapped in Gray’s arms in the booth staring at the
ring he had Henry pick up on his secret mission, as Hunter called it. It’s a
yellow canary diamond surrounded by smaller oval diamonds. Perfect for his
Wildflower Gray said, since it almost looks like a daisy. I was completely
speechless when Henry showed up after Tad and Landon left. I didn’t even know
that Gray made a call or anything to anyone. Henry took it upon himself to buy
a platinum band for Gray to wear, which I was more than happy to slide on his
finger when he handed it to me. It was almost as if we had another ceremony in
the room in front of Henry and Hunter. This is pretty perfect right now.
Sitting here in a booth with Gray’s arms around me, watching our friends toss
playful insults back and forth but it’s not without the drama. The topic of
Landon and Tad has to be brought up but no one seems to want to discuss it.

“I can’t believe you two ran off and eloped without any of
us knowing!” Camaron huffs, crossing her arms over her chest. Chase, matches
her posture, as they both glare across the table at Gray and me. “I’d be really
pissed off at you if your ring wasn’t so awesome!” Cam adds, nearly yanking my
hand across the table.

Gray shrugs as all eyes at the table fall on us. It seems we
have angered the Shaft. “It just sorta happened, guys. What can we say?”

“You can say that you were total assholes and beg for our
forgiveness? Maybe let me touch a boob or grab some ass?” Hunter suggests
arching a brow.

“Um, let’s not,” I snap, yanking my hand back from Camaron,
but can’t hide my grin.

“I’m good with it,” Henry tosses out, lifting his shades to
wink at me.

“Well if you two are happy then that’s great,” Aiden chimes
in smiling at us, “I’m just disappointed there was no phone call, man. I mean,
there should’ve been shots to celebrate or something. What the fuck?”

“So.” I exhale looking around the table deciding to change
the subject. “I hate changing the topic of discussion from the wedding bells to
something else, but it has to get figured out. What’s going to be done about
Tad and Landon? We can’t keep putting it off. You want him out, I get that, but
the contract won’t allow for unjustified dismissal. The two of them fuckin’ me
over isn’t enough to give them the shaft,” I say with a giggle.

Aiden points a chicken wing at me. “You just let me worry
about that. I have a few theories. Once we get to Minnesota, in a couple weeks,
I’ll have this all sorted out I think. If this is what I think it is, it’s
fuckin’ over.”

I let the subject go. If Aiden says he will handle it then I
have no doubt that he has a plan. Aiden is the thinker, the planner of the
band. He is so organized that it blows my mind. You would never think by
looking at him that he would have his entire life backed up on his phone; but
he does along with everything for the band. Aiden’s need for control comes out
more and more every day. I didn’t catch it before; but, especially with Cam
around, he holds the reigns tightly; which she says she needs from him, just as
much as he needs to give it to her.

Is that what Landon needs? He needs Tad to command him, to
make the choices for him? Since Landon won’t talk to me, I plan to ask Cam
about it all before she leaves. Maybe then I can understand it? Landon says
that he did everything for me. Those words still echo in my head. How could it
have been for me if he killed us in the process? There is so much that I need
answered but there’s one thing I know for sure; so I turn my face to meet my
husband’s eyes, whispering it to him. “I love you too.”

The smile on Gray’s face is burning bright. Leaning down he
captures my lips, nipping slowly as his hands cup my face. “I know,” he
whispers simply because he does know. Grayson Cole owns me completely and he
knew it before any of us did.

Apple Fritter

Back in the hotel lobby, Henry makes sure we all get settled
before he follows a now normal clothed Hunter around on his hunt for someone
‘un-Chase’ like. Cam is arguing with Aiden by the elevators. Her eyes dart to
mine the pain in them hits me in the gut. She’s really going to do this.
Pulling out of Gray’s arms I walk over to them in time to hear Aiden’s broken
voice. “Not overnight, Cam; please, I need you here.” I have never heard him
sound weak but right now, he sounds so fragile it nearly breaks me. “I won’t be
able to sleep with you gone.”

“They’re my family, Aiden. That’s why I came in the first
place,” she argues, but won’t meet his eyes.

“You came to be with me Cam, don’t give me that shit. You
love me just as much as I love you; quit fuckin’ around,” he snaps. “Don’t run
away from me. Come up to bed and let me love you,” he says roughly into her
ear. I have to admit Dom-style Aiden is hot.

Cam trembles at his words making him smile proudly. His
hands brush up her arms causing her to shiver against him, her eyes fluttering
closed. Gray’s arms around my waist make me jump but I don’t move. I can’t look
away even though I know that I should. This just feels so intimate. It’s not
just a kiss, not just affection: it’s erotic. The way that Aiden brushes his
lips over hers; the way he commands her without words; it’s magnetic. Cam
doesn’t move, she just mirrors his movements as he moves his mouth against
hers. “I love you, Cam. I fuckin’ know you love me,” he whispers against her
mouth roughly.

“Apple Fritter,” she chokes out making him pull away in
shock. Cam’s eyes fill with tears as he stares at her in shock. “Apple Fritter,
Aiden,” she repeats.