Escaping Me (20 page)

I just shake my head as Gray squeezes my hand, “So, if I were to sneak in before I go to th
e show tomorrow I could find what we need?  They’d be with you.”

“Fuck no.  Not happening.” Gray growls.

“You can text me when they leave then I’ve got ten minutes or more to get out right?  This could work Gray.  I can get Cam to help me then bring her to the show after.  It’s perfect for both plans Gray.” I argue.

“She’s right man.  It
could work.” Hunter pipes up.

“No.” Gray snaps, “How the fuck would she even
get in?”

“Let me deal with
that.” Henry volunteers. “I have to escort them to their car before I drive you guys over.  You know with their safety being threatened and all.” He shakes his head. “Those pussy motherfuckers are scared of you assholes but order me around like the pool boy.”

“They should be afraid of your big ass bro.” Aiden says with a grin. “You’d fuck ‘
em up.”

“I’m not
gettin’ any closer to them than I have to.  Cunter is one thing man but the bitches they bang leave trails behind them that even Ajax won’t clean up.  Be a bit more choosy when ya tap that floozy.” He busts out making us all laugh.

“Well
since this is settled you guys can get the fuck out.  Have a nice night.” Gray bites out. “Tip your waitress, exit stage left oh and don’t let the door slam on that ass when you go!”

“Go on
tell us how you really feel man.” Hunter holds his chest. “It’s like you choose the pussy over me man.  Breaks my heart but makes me horny.  I’ll just sit here quietly unless you need corrections.  I’m great at problem solving.”

Gray just sh
oves them toward the door making me laugh.  Locking the door behind them he turns facing me leaning back against the door.  “I remember earlier before things went to shit I wanted to do a few things naked.” He says pushing off the door heading for me.

“I remember something about that.
” I mutter when his arms circle me.  I can feel the heat of Gray’s skin through my sweatshirt.  Everything that went wrong today fades away when he kisses me.  The way my hands already know to pull through his black hair, how my body knows to melt against his it is all consuming.  My nipples harden as he pulls me flush against him.

“Time for a shower
Widlflower.” He mutters against my lips. “I have a few plans of my own to put into motion.” His hips grind against mine making me moan. “Shaft bolts into action.” He says with a laugh then drags me into the bathroom where his plans are carried out again and again in delicious detail.

Chapter Twenty One:

Double O Dumbass

“Are you sure this is going to work Double O Dumbass?” Cam asks teasing my hair up another three damn feet.

She wasn’
t very happy about getting a call from us this morning until I inform her that it is going to be a spy mission.  Even then she is barely agreeable.  Being around Aiden so soon was something she shouldn’t be doing she says but can’t refuse helping us get the proof we need.  Above everything else we have to protect the Shaft.  We love our boys, yes even Cunter.  It’s our job to back them up no matter what.  Tad and Landon are hiding a lot more than sexual preferences we all know it.  So Cam giving up her sulk to help surprises me but then again it doesn’t.  She loves Aiden.  I have to remember this little piece of Camaron intel.  When Aiden needs her she comes running…interesting.

“Yes.  Aiden says it will.  We need to get the invoices, maybe even files from their laptops.” I hold up a little black stick. “
Aiden got flash drives for me to do just that.  Then we get the hell outta there, bring it all to him and it’s a done deal.”

“Okay
.  Whatever our guys need us to do.” Cam whispers turning from me toward the mirror.  She fumbles through her bag then fixes her makeup for the fifth time.

“Cam…” I start but she stops me.

“Don’t.  I’m here aren’t I?  I just can’t talk about it so don’t.  We are protecting our guys.  Backing them up is what we do.  So just leave it.” I nod.

“Come on let’s go
; Henry should be about ready for us.”

Taking one last look in the mirror, I grin at us.  Cam and I are both in black miniskirts with our ‘Shaft Approved’ tops.  Red fuck me heels along with more make up than I probably wear in a month but we
gotta look the part just in case someone sees us. 

Walking out of the bedroom we pass the guys
all sitting at the table deep in conversation.  Aiden looks up at Cam as we enter the room.  I swear all the air gets sucked out of the room the second their eyes meet.  I watch, my eyes going back and forth between their heated gazes.  If there is any doubt in anyone’s mind they are totally crazy because even from fifteen feet apart and without words they are sizzling.  I swear I can hear her panties crackling off her right now just by Aiden’s heated gaze running along her body. 

“Come here Cam.” Aiden finally speaks
and it’s firm, commanding and full of authority.

I half expect her to tell him to go to hell then walk out.  She doesn’t though.  Cam bows he
r head walking over then settles on her knees in front of him.  I watch in complete confusion as she lays her head on his knee.  Aiden sighs contently.  His still partially bandaged fingers running along her hair. “Good girl.” He whispers so low that I barely catch it.  I definitely do not miss the shiver that runs down her body at his praise. “You should be punished for leaving me yesterday.” He says scolding her.  Though Aiden’s voice isn’t angry at all, it is completely calm as he speaks softly to her.  They are in their own little bubble oblivious to us. 

“Fuck that’s hot.” Hunter groans as he watches them.

I watch while Gray wraps his arms around me from behind. “Are you sure you are ready for this baby?  If they catch you…”

“They won’t.” I reassure him then kiss his jaw. “We have this all planned out.  They won’t even know we’ve been in there Gray.” 

Nuzzling my neck he trails kisses behind my ear. “You can stay here.  Forget the whole thing, I can have a quickie before the show.”

“You and I both know there is nothing ‘quickie’ about what you do to me.” I whisper rolling my hips into his.
“Later Sex and Sin.  Lots and lots of it later.”

I watch Cam lean into Aiden’s
hand as he strokes her face.  He is completely in control.   Knowing that he can’t just let it be this way yet he stops.  He pulls her chin up so that her eyes are forced to meet his. “I’m proud of you for helping us baby.  I’ll see you later.” He says softly then looks to me. “You remember everything I taught you about transferring files?” He asks.

“Yes Aiden.  Don’t worry we got this.” I say confidently. Nodding at me he
stands walks down the hall slamming the door behind him.  Cam shakes her head as she stands.  I take her hand then we follow Henry out into the hall toward Landon and Tad’s suite.

“You two hang
around this corner while I go grab them.  When they answer, I’ll use this so the door doesn’t click when it shuts.” Henry says holding up a small piece of duct tape. “Then get in, get what we need then get the fuck out of there.” I nod then watch as the enormous teddy bear walks around the corner and knocks on their door.

Landon answers quickly looking from side to side in the hall. “We’re ready.” He says turning back in the room giving Henry the chance to place the tape over the strike plate so that we can push it right open.  Henry steps back allowing Tad and Landon to walk from the room then follows them to the elevator.  On
ce the doors close, we watch the arrow descend stopping on the ground floor.

“Come on that’s our cue.” I nudge her with my elbow.

Their room is nothing like ours, it’s enormous.  Clearly they made sure to book only the best for themselves.  I didn’t get a great look at it the other night but now I take it in.  It’s clearly the damned penthouse and big enough for all of us to stay in together.

Cam pulls the tape off the doorjamb letting it click closed
just in case someone does come back.  I walk over to the table they have turned into Shaft Command Central.  Tad’s laptop sits there begging me to throw it against the wall but that wouldn’t help us so I don’t.  Opening it, I hack around his password just like Aiden showed me.  “Here Cam you upload all the files onto this and I’ll go do the same with Landon’s.” I slide the computer across the table handing her one of the flash drives.

S
he starts accessing files, saving them all to the drive as I dive into Landon’s.  Landon’s is relatively empty really but I save everything anyway.  I pull up pictures of us together then of Tad with him from before we were even together according to the dates.  Once again this makes me question Landon and I as a couple.  I also begin to question Landon’s control over his life.  The man that I thought was so strong seems weaker to me with every passing day.  Little things pop into my head.  Things that should have been red flags warning me of this all blowing up in my face but I didn’t see it.  Hind sight…fucking bitch.

“Daisy.”
Cam gasps. “Babe you need to see this shit.” She growls waving me over. 

I quickly yank the flash from Landon’s computer then shut it down like
I found it. “Did you find something we need Cam?  Just copy it we’ll look at it later.  I don’t want to be here too long in case someone comes back.”

Her eyes look up at me over the screen.  Her face is shock white.  I jump up walking around the table toward her.  What could she have found that is so bad?  I mean if they are skimping off the top like we suspect it shouldn’t have Cam freaking out. “Daisy, you really need to…
” She starts but my world along with my legs crumple out from under me as I look at the screen of Tad’s laptop where a video plays.  It’s grainy and not very clear but I know exactly what or should I say who it is.  Tad has the security tape from the bar the night I fucked Landon in the back room. 

“Oh my God!”
I scream covering my eyes but it’s too late.  The images are burned into my brain now swirling with those of Tad and Landon together.  My stomach churns as I relive every second as it plays.  Oh my God it even has sound!  I listen to myself cry out Landon’s name only matched with his grunts.

“I’m so sorry Daisy.” Cam whispers sadly
her eyes scanning the screen. “There’s an entire file here of you two.” She clicks on another file making another video load.  This video is clearer and of Landon’s bedroom.  I watch as I lie back on the bed crooking a finger at Landon.  He slides between my thighs then I pull him to me capturing his mouth with mine.  Oh my God I’m going to be sick.  “This was the night he proposed.” I say then quickly clap a hand over my mouth running for the bathroom where I lose my dinner into the toilet along with all my sympathy for Landon.

Leaning up I wipe my face on a towel
while I try to gather my thoughts on this.  How could he do this to me?  This is an even bigger betrayal than anything he has done.  That’s saying something isn’t it?   I want to beat the hell out of them both.  What if my ass went viral?  Oh my God all the thoughts in my head are making me nauseous all over again.  Cam flying into the bathroom and shutting off the light stops all of my thoughts. “Landon’s back.” She whispers.

My fists ball up at my sides.  I want nothing more than to beat the shit out of him then call the police for what is on the laptop but I can’t.  If I do it ruins the guy
s’ shot at firing Tad.  No Landon and I will have our moment, just not now.  Instead I hide behind the door watching through the crack with Cam as Landon walks into the bedroom making my heart stop.  He is pale and disheveled in dirty jeans and an old sweatshirt, looking nothing like the man I was engaged to just over a week ago.  

I watch helplessly as he grabs
a black duffel bag then walks back out of the room.  I don’t think either of us breathes the entire time.  We listen to him curse in frustration while he rummages through the other rooms. After waiting for what feels like hours, petrified that he will catch us and ruin everything until we hear the door to the suite slam.  I sag against the wall blowing out a breath. “Okay.  Let’s get the hell out of here before he comes back.  We need to get you to the concert before it starts.” Cam says shocking me into action.

Carefully, Cam and I make our way out of the bathroom toward the door making sure that nothing is out of place. “What was he looking for?” She asks me glancing around the room.

“I don’t know.  I’ve never seen him as unhinged as he’s been in the last week or so.” The differences between the structured, well thought out man I had agreed to marry that night a few months ago compared to the train wreck Landon is turning into blows my mind. “It’s like I never knew him at all Cam.  It really pisses me off to think I was so fuckin’ clueless.”

“Well it is what it is Sweets
.  I’ll tell you this much though, they’re done here once Aiden and the guys get a hold of this shit.” She says waving the flash drives before shoving them into her bra.

Opening the door Cam glances down the hall, “We’re clear let’s get the hell out of here before he comes back.”

Just as we walk around the corner a hand clamps around my mouth.  My eyes jerk to Cam as we are shoved into the elevator.  I start to fight but then am quickly turned meeting Henry’s worried face. “Landon is down the hall banging on your door.  I didn’t want him to see you.” He explains then hits the parking garage level button. “Did you get everything they need?”

“And then some…” I mutter
leaning against the wall.  The last thing I want is for the guys to see any of those videos, especially Grayson.  He will go thermo-nuclear on Tad then kill him along with Landon.

Once we are driving to meet the guys, I look at
Camaron. “Listen some things on that flash drive don’t need to be seen by the guys.” I whisper. 

Henry’s eyes meet mine in the rearview mirror watching me suspiciously.  Cam pats my shaking hands. “Listen we’ll explain the folder to Aiden so that he doesn’t dive into it.  That way he knows what happened but doesn’t watch it.  I
know I wouldn’t want that shit floatin’ around about me. I also know how Aiden feels about goin’ viral.  He’ll understand Daisy but we can’t delete it.  That’s fuckin’ proof of how shady those bastards really are.”

I nod then glance at Henry whose jaw is ticking angrily. “
Y’all plannin’ to share about that shit?” He asks.

“Yeah Big Man, just not right now alright?  I’ll need to talk to Gray about it all first.”

“Could it be why he was banging the damn door down to your suite?” He asks making me shrug. 

“I don’t know Landon anymore Henry.  I don’t know if I ever really did.” I mutter sadly.

By the time we walk into the staging area I’m ready to dump the heavy of all this shit and have fun. Without a word I walk over curling into Gray’s lap.  His arms instantly surround me while I run my fingers along the shield, tracing the outline.  My palm then flattens against it feeling his heart beat thump against my hand, soothing me immediately. “You okay?” He asks sweetly, his fingers tracing circles on my back.

“I’m fine now.” I whisper meeting his eyes.  The steel gra
y of his eyes as panty melting as always, drawing me in making me need to feel his lips on mine, his body against mine and everything in between.

“I was worried
when Tad had Landon leave in a cab for an errand.” He whispers against my skin as he kisses down my jaw.  I can’t let him know how close things were.  Gray needs to focus on the show right now then we can talk about the files and nearly being caught but right now it needs to be all about Shaft. 

“He came back
for something but didn’t see us.  Everything is fine Gray now go sing me something.  We can talk about this later.” I reply hoping he will drop the subject.  Cam is sitting curled in Aiden’s arms where he whispers something to her making her eyes close and her breathing accelerate.  Then just as quickly he stands then leaves the room.