Page 92 of Reckless Vengeance

We got a selection of desserts to share before he insisted on going out to the garden for a walk, holding hands as we wandered along the path.

It was cool out here now, so he’d helped me slide the black jacket on.

The garden was beautiful and hidden from the street with tall walls like a secret sanctuary. There was a massive koi pond, green grass and plants everywhere, and walking around hearing the waves crashing close by made you forget all about the buildings outside the walls.

The lighting was low but bright enough that you could see where you were going, casting a glow around the garden.

It was peaceful in here.

“So, are you likely to agree to do this again another time?” Tyler asked randomly as we walked.

“I suppose we should come back. I mean, you really should check in with your business. Quality check the steak and all,” I grinned, leaning into him a little. “Thank you. I had a nice night.”

“I haven’t even put your knees back by your ears yet. The night is young,” he joked, giving me a quick kiss.

“Princess treatment ends when we get home?”

“Absolutely. You’ll be getting the personal whore treatment instead,” he smirked, swatting my ass playfully.

“Maybe you’ll be the whore?” I said slyly, pinching his ass back and making him laugh as he danced out of the way.

“You can have your wicked way with me any day, babe. Promise.”

“You want to go home and test that?” I offered, laughing as he turned us around and started pulling me towards the door.

People glanced at us as we hurried through the restaurant, but we halted when we stepped outside to wait for the valet to find a crowd.

“Tyler! Over here!” someone called, the camera flashes blinding me as multiple went off.

“Shit,” Tyler muttered, keeping hold of my hand and steering me towards the valet as his car was brought around.

“Tyler! Who’s the girl?”

“Tyler, how do you feel about your parents’ affair?”

“Do you spend time with Tyson?”

It was overwhelming as more cameras flashed and people started shouting questions, and I pulled back a little, unsure what to do.

TV reporters and everything were filming us, anxiety clawing at me. We didn’t need this kind of attention when we had people after us.

Security tried to keep them back as we made our way to the car, but someone pushed past them and shoved their camera in my face.

“Are you dating Tyler? Have—” He was cut off as Tyler slammed his fist into his face, making me wince. This wasn’t good.

He put an arm around me to shield me as he ushered me into the passenger seat, taking the keys from the valet before sliding behind the wheel and revving the car.

People scattered as he floored it, my phone ringing in his pocket before we’d made it onto the street.

I managed to get it out as he drove, seeing Caden’s name on the screen.

“Little busy, Holloway,” I said as a greeting, hearing him snort.

“No shit, we’re watching you on TV. Tell him to slow down or he’ll get arrested.”

“They’re following us,” I explained as I glanced back to see headlights leaving the restaurant.

“They will. They’re fucking parasites. Hey!” Caden snapped before Jensen’s voice reached me.