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“If you’re a Dominant.”
Brand glared at him. Again, personal question. And that wasn’t exactly something he just announced to people. The Press would love to get their hands on that tidbit. That’s why he only went to the one club where the owner was an old friend who would never betray him. And who made every member sign an NDA.
“I’m not asking because I want that information to sell to the tabloids. It’s just… you did the right thing, putting her needs first.”
“I don’t need to be a Dom to do that.”
“No. Just a man who cares about a woman. She’ll be well looked after. I’ll see to it myself.”
Brand scowled. “She’s mine. Got it?”
To his shock, Derek grinned. “It’s all right. I have one of my own.”
Good. Although he didn’t think that anyone could be as beautiful, talented, or sweet as Jolie.
But perhaps he was biased.
He thought about that.
Nah.
“If you could keep me updated, I’d owe you,” Brand told him. “I have money and connections; I can get you whatever you want.”
“I have everything I want right here.”
Great. How did he find the one guy who couldn’t be bribed?
“But I’ll check with Jolie and if it’s all right with her, I will let you know. Put your number in my phone.”
Brand quickly added his number to the other man’s phone, then handed it back.
“Thanks.”
Derek nodded before getting in his truck and leaving. The gates closed. With Brand on the wrong side.
Fuck.
He fucking hated it. For years, he’d had everything he wanted handed to him. And now that something important had come along… someone he hadn’t even realized was going to mean so much to him… and he couldn’t even get near her. Couldn’t take care of her.
If this was karma’s way of getting back at him…
Then fuck karma.
But just please let his girl be all right.
CHAPTER 5
Jolie was so miserable.
Everyone was being so nice to her, but she felt awful. Like a burden. And she was worried people were going to catch her cold.
She’d sneezed all over Erika’s phone. And then Derek Hawkins, the freaking owner of Rawhide Ranch, had come to her room, picked her up and carried her to the infirmary.
Seriously. The man was built. And kind. With a definite Dominant streak. She didn’t ever want to get into trouble with him.
And yet… she felt quite safe around him.
It was so bizarre.
