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“For what? Trying to take her stupid ass out?” Brett barked a laugh.
Cashea’s eyes widened.
Stupid ass?
Hewas on his own with Draven. She stepped to the side to ensure she was out of his way. He slowly stood from his chair and closed the gap between him and Brett. Draven had at least three to four inches on him.
“You don’t want to fuck around with me, boy,” Draven said.
A commotion sounded behind her. Security was plowing through the crowd and headed their way. Danny must have alerted them to the situation. Their spectators were growing even larger. Cashea’s face warmed in embarrassment.
“Who the fuck you calling a boy—” Brett’s words died off followed by a bang.
Cashea jumped and turned back. Draven’s hand wrapped around Brett’s throat. He had Brett pushed up against the bar. Cashea flew forward just as Ted and his men arrived.
“It’s okay. Let him go,” she said, resting her hand on Draven’s arm. She tried to pull him off Brett, but it was like trying to move a solid wall. The muscles beneath her hand were taut and firm.
He didn’t take his eyes off Brett’s beet-red face.
“Break it up,” Ted shouted.
He and his men converged on Draven and Brett. Cashea got pushed back as the four large security guards yanked Draven off Brett. Cashea’s heart was racing a mile a minute. She didn’t know how this had gone to hell and back so damn fast.
“You’re fucking crazy,” Brett shouted.
Two of the bouncers escorted him toward the door. Ted and the other guy still had their arms wrapped around Draven until Brett was out of sight. Cashea glanced around at the thinning crowd. She guessed since there was to be no bar fight, they had lost interest.
“Are you cool?” Ted asked Draven who nodded.
Draven found Cashea. Her breath wassnatched from her lungs at the look in his eyes. His gaze did a once-over on her as if to make sure she was okay.
Ted released him and patted him on the shoulder. “What the fuck set you off?”
“That fucker doesn’t know how to keep his hands to himself,” Draven said. He jerked his chin toward Cashea. Ted glanced at her and raised his eyebrows. “He grabbed her.”
“I’m sorry I didn’t see it, Cashea,” Ted said. Anger flooded his features. He ran a hand along his face. “If you want to press charges, just let me know.”
“No, I’m good.” She shook her head. All she wanted was for this to be over. She spun around and tried to find her water, but it was a lost cause. She and the girls only had a few more songs to go then they would be done for the night. After their set, the DJ would finish off the evening.
“Here ya go, doll. Don’t worry about looking for the other one.” Danny brought her another bottle. He slid it across the counter.
Cashea went over to the bar. Ted and Draven were speaking off to the side. She didn’t know what they were saying, but it sure seemed as if Draven was reading Ted the riot act. The tension had yet toleave his body. His eyes were narrowed on Ted who stood nodding to whatever Draven was saying.
“Thanks, Danny,” she murmured. She kept her head down and threaded her way through the crowd. She was sure the girls were wondering where she was. She arrived at the hallway where the dressing room was located and paused. She glanced over her shoulder and found Draven watching her. Her heart skipped a beat. She gave a little wave before continuing on her way.
Chapter Three
“Are you sure you are going to be okay?” Monica asked.
The girls stood around their makeshift dressing room. Their show was over, and they had returned to grab their things before leaving. They had been absolutely horrified to hear what Brett had done to her when she’d told them the story.
“I think I have pepper spray in my bag,” Lilly announced. She yanked opened her oversized purse and began going through it. She grinned and held up her small device with pride.
“We won’t need that.” Cashea laughed. She stood from where she sat and grabbed her bag from thefloor.
They had finished their set without any issues. With Ted tossing Brett out, Cashea didn’t have to worry about him for the rest of the night. The crowd had danced and sung their hearts out with Cashea and the girls.
“You sure? I’m not afraid to use it.” Lilly waved it around in a fake threat.
