Taurus: Book 3 in a Young Adult Paranormal Romance Series (The Zodiac Twin Flame Series) (18 page)
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Authors: Rachel Medhurst
All I did was put my hand on her cheek. If that was making a move, I was in trouble with a lot of women’s partners.
‘Why would she lie to me?’ He gestured behind him.
Athena’s heels wobbled as she crossed her legs at the ankle. She lifted her arms to fold them across her chest. The sleeve on her dress moved and I caught sight of a dark bruise that ringed her wrist.
‘Okay…I did-’
His fist connected with my jaw. My head thrust to the side. The force sent a bolt of pain through my brain.
‘I know she’s beautiful but she’s mine. Now, why would you try it on with her?’ Liam rubbed his knuckles.
My gaze managed to capture hers as she glanced at me. The regret that flashed through her eyes was wiped away when Liam looked over his shoulder at her. If I denied what she had told him, he would hurt her even more. I didn’t know how I had become involved with their love affair but I couldn’t be the reason she had bruises.
‘I couldn’t help myself.’
Liam shook his head. I had never taken the time to study him in the daylight. He was big but not as tall as me. His shoulders were broad. His henchmen were twice his size. He was a gangster. A man that intimidated others with power and money.
‘You never mess with my stuff!’
He came in close and put his fist in my face. I didn’t say anything. I kept completely still, not wanting to provoke an attack. I was weak. The rage burnt hot in my stomach, making me feel sick. The injustice was a lot to swallow but I would do it for her. Athena.
‘Is that what she is?’ I couldn’t help myself. ‘Stuff?’
Maybe she would see him for what he was and get away somehow. No woman should ever be treated the way she was by him. No matter who they were.
His other fist flew into my cheek. I spat blood as my lip split open. The taste of metallic covered my tongue as I tried to swallow it.
‘You’re lucky that I’m in a good mood today. You’d be dead by now if I wasn’t. I like your guts, young man. You remind me of me when I was your age. One word of warning, though. Don’t try to beat the old boys at their own game.’
Liam did up the buttons on his cuffs and turned to leave. Athena blinked up at him when he looked down at her. He put his arm around her waist and pulled her to him. She slid her hands up his chest and around his neck. He bent his head and kissed her cheek. Her eyes connected with mine over his shoulder. She mouthed thank you as the two bullies walked past them.
‘You still have three days to get the rest of my money. Come to my home when you have it.’
He chucked a business card on the floor before dragging Athena out of the front door.
Did you enjoy Taurus? Next up, it’s Gemini. His story revolves around the world of professional gambling and what happens when the stakes involve more than money.
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Copyright © 2015 by Rachel Medhurst
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Contains mild profanity and sexual references.
Published in 2015
Rachel Medhurst grew up in Surrey, England. She writes to prove that no matter where you come from, you can be anything you want to be. Your past may shape you, but it doesn't define you. When Rachel isn't writing, she can be found reading and walking in nature.
