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“I know how you can make me feel okay.”
“Lamont, baby. Why don’t we go back to our bedroom and talk privately,” she insisted, fear creeping into her chest. She didn’t like this side of her husband. Her hand trembled again as she rested it on his chest. “Please, baby.”
He gripped her face in his hand, tight, while he rubbed her lips with his thumb. A smile spread across his lips, and she sat, paralyzed.
“On your knees, Candi.”
Her eyes widened in shock. “But, Lamont—”
“Now.” His grip on her face tightened.
Her vision blurred with tears. This was a new low of humiliation.
“Now this is what I call entertainment,” a deep voice said from across the room.
She slowly slid to the floor, kneeling before her husband. The sound of his zipper cut through the air.
She blinked and allowed her tears to run down her face.
A large hand appeared on Button-down’s arm, and Candi jumped.
Dallas.
“Release her or I’ll break your fucking arm,” Dallas growled.
The dark storm that rolled in on his face had Candi’s heart racing.
She snatched her arm away from Button-down, who released her. She stepped away as the men around the table all stood.
“Look here, buddy. We were talking to Candi, and this here is none of your business,” Baseball Cap remarked. This crooked grin remained in place as he glanced around at his buddies who all chuckled.
“It’s my business when you’re putting your hands on her.” Dallas was much larger than them. His height and muscle gave him an advantage.
Candi watched Tanner stroll over to them, and the glint in his eye revealed he’d been waiting for a little action.
“We have a problem?” Tanner asked, coming to stand next to Dallas.
Candi looked around the bar, catching sight of Liam and Van making their way to them through the crowd.
Her body shuddered, and she couldn’t get enough air into her lungs. She tried to take a deep breath but couldn’t draw any air in.
She had to get away.
Candi scrambled, rushing toward the bar. She sat her tray on the counter and bolted into the kitchen.
“Candi!” Kay called out behind her.
She paused near the door that led outside behind the restaurant where there was a little area for employees to take their breaks. Turning, she watched Kay approach her with worry on her face.
“Are you okay?”
“Yeah.” She nodded and rubbed her damp hands along her jeans. “I’m taking my fifteen, if anyone is looking for me. I just need some fresh air.”
“Want me to come outside with you?” Kay asked. She stepped forward and leaned on the wall.
“No. I just need to be by myself.” Candi spun and pushed through the door that led outside.
The cool desert air hit her. She breathed in deeply and made her way over to the stone bench. Sitting, she tried to relax but was too shaken up.
