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restaurant? He had charmed her into giving him her address and going out on a date after just a few meetings. She felt as if he had somehow tainted her by even having been briefly acquainted with him.
    “I don’t suppose I have to tell you that our transaction should remain private? Any of these bitches open their mouths to the cops , my boss won’t be happy.”
    “I’ll make sure no one opens their mouth ,” Kaden replied to his threat.
    “You do that . That money you’ll be placing in my account will make sure I have enough to disappear on. My boss won’t be happy to move his operation, but you’ll be the one left to deal with him.” Rick pointed the gun toward Sawyer. “Let’s go.”
    Sawyer’s full bladder almost emptied on her as the gun turned toward her.
    Kaden moved to stand in front of the gun pointed at her. “She’s not going anywhere. She’s part of the deal.” Kaden’s angry voice gave Sawyer hope.
    “No . My life wouldn’t be worth shit if I come back without her. The boss has plans for her.”
    “What plans?” Kaden didn’t move , blocking Sawyer from Rick’s sight.
    “How the fuck do I know? He doesn’t exactly tell me his business. Move it, Sawyer.”
    “If she’s not for sale, how about a rental?” Kaden bargained.
    Rick’s avarice made him pause.
    “How about one hundred thousand a month until I return her?” Sawyer couldn’t believe the sum of money Kaden was discussing as if it was nothing. Even the man that had dragged her from the bedroom tried to interrupt.
    “Kade n— ”
    “Shut up , R.J.,” he snapped, and surprisingly the man didn’t argue.
    “Now that might be a deal my boss could live with.” Taking a cell phone out of his pocket , he dialed a number while keeping the gun trained on the occupants of the room.
    Sawyer looked around the expensive hotel room , seeing two other men who were sitting tensely on the couch. Both seemed more angry than scared. Sawyer could only shake her head at their stupidity. They still didn’t grasp who they were dealing with, thinking that their money was going to buy them out of this situation. It would, but only temporarily. Besides, it remained to be seen if it was even going to save her butt.
    Her attention was brought back to Rick when he disconnected the call. “It’s your lucky day, Kaden. My boss is in a good mood with the money I made him today.” The gun was now pointed in Sawyer’s direction. “He said to give you a message, Sawyer.” Taking a step to the side, Rick made sure she had a clear view of him and the gun. “He said that if you had any thought about running or calling the police that Vida would be your replacement.”
    Fear struck her heart. “Don’t you dare touch Vida.” Sawyer moved toward him , but Kaden caught her by the waist, pulling her against his side.
    “Then keep you r fucking mouth closed. I will personally break in that sweet thing if you don’t.” The gleam in his eyes said he was already thinking about the damage he would inflict on her friend.
    Sawyer began crying ; she couldn’t hold it back any longer. The fear that her friend, who was more like a sister, could be hurt because of her mistake was more than she could handle.
    “As for you , bitches, I know you will keep your mouths closed because you know what will happen if he becomes angry.” The frightened women all shook their heads. They were just as frightened as she was , Sawyer thought. Plus they had been on the drugs longer, and now it would be leaving their bodies in a state of painful withdrawals.
    “Good, I’m glad we understand each other.” Turning toward the door , he gave his parting threat. “I’ll be waiting on my money, Kaden.” He was gone several seconds before Alec rushed out the door, his cell phone in his hand.
    “It’s al l right; he’s gone.” Kaden’s reassuring voice had Sawyer trying to stop her hysterical tears. When she didn’t stop, Kaden lifted her up and carried her back into