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“No—” she began, but Gavin covered her mouth with his.
She was too stunned to defend herself against the sensual assault. His tongue swept into her mouth, claiming her as his, a claim he revoked the moment he stepped back into the criminal underworld. Lyla dug her nails into his chest, desperate for air and space. Gavin was overwhelming—always had been, always would be. She could feel how tense he was, a coiled spring ready to erupt. He was a law unto himself. When Gavin pulled back, her lips tingled.
“Say yes and I won't punish Carmen for taking you from me,” he said in a low voice only she could hear.
“How can you punish her?”
“No one comes between us.”
“Youlet business come between us.”
“Say yes,” he ordered, so close that all she could see were his burning gold eyes, demanding her compliance.
“Clearly,” Carmen said sarcastically, “she doesn't want him.”
“Blade,” Gavin snapped.
Blade twisted Carmen's arm behind her back and she let out a cry of pain. Lyla tried to get away from Gavin, but he held her in place. Blade forced Carmen towards the front door with the gun to her temple.
“What is he going to do to her?” Lyla demanded.
“Say yes or you won't see her again.”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Say it now, god dammit,” Gavin said through clenched teeth.
“Yes, I do,” Lyla said quickly, heart thundering in her chest.
Blade paused in the doorway and winked at her. She wanted to kill him.
“By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you married,” the pastor said and wiped sweat out of his eyes.
“Where’s the marriage license?” Gavin asked.
The pastor presented the piece of paper and offered a pen. Gavin handed the pen to Lyla first. She signed, eyes on Carmen who looked as if hell warmed over. If looks could kill, Gavin and Blade would be dead. Blade signed as the witness and escorted Carmen outside.
“Where is he taking her?” Lyla demanded. “You promised you wouldn’t—”
“He’s taking her to her mother,” Gavin said shortly as he pushed a diamond wedding band on her finger. It fit snugly against the blue diamond engagement ring. Before her bemused eyes, he pulled out a gold wedding band and placed it on his left ring finger.
In the span of thirty minutes Gavin Pyre once again turned her life upside down. Without another word, Gavin led her out of the cabin. He placed her in the back seat of one of the SUVs and told the driver to floor it. Lyla sat there in shock, staring straight ahead, very aware of Gavin beside her. This man was dangerous. Everyone sensed violence just beneath the surface.
“Where are we going?” Lyla asked.
“Home.”
Even though she had been expecting that answer, she shut her eyes against the flood of tears. Las Vegas, where she didn't feel safe and her nightmares took place in real life. Just the thought of going back made her feel sick.
“I can’t,” she whispered.
“You will.”
“Why?”
Gavin didn't answer.
“I can't take this,” she said as tears filled her eyes. “How many times do I have to tell you? I want no part of your life. I hate you.”
