Almost Easy

Chapter Forty-Four:

Two Weeks Earlier…
Adam’s POV

I sighed as someone pounded on my hotel door. Who is stupid enough not to see the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign hanging from the outside of my doorknob? I mean, honestly, don’t you have to be literate to be employed nowadays? Good fucking God. I secured my towel around my waist and ran a hand through my still-wet hair as I wrenched my door open.

Outside stood a nervous, but familiar looking ginger-haired man. He has aged green eyes and a cold stare. I’ve seen him before.

“What do you want?” I asked him, icily. He gulped and forced himself to stand up straighter.

“I believe that we can help each other.” He said with a surprisingly calm demeanor.

“How so?” I asked him, leaning against the door frame. He took a step backwards.

“I don’t believe we’ve been formally introduced. My name is Derek. I’m a friend of Lynn’s and of your daughters.” He revealed. With his words, everything clicked. That’s why he looked so familiar. He’s the man that had the stones to fuck my daughter. Sure, I’m animal, but I’d never do that to my own kid. Even I have limits… Well, sometimes.

“You raped my daughter.” I told him, staring him down. He looked me in the eyes and nodded. “How could you possibly help me?” I asked him.

“I know where she’s staying. I thought maybe, when you’re finished with her, you’d let me have a go.” He propositioned me. I intensified my gaze at him.

“Why would I do that?”

“Because I know where she is.”

“What makes you think that I don’t already know where she’s staying?” I countered. He started to sweat. I can tell that he hadn’t counted on my knowledge before he got here.

“I can tell you how to get under her skin.” He offered.

“Again, why would I need your help for that? She is after all, my daughter. Unless I’m mistaken, you have no claim over her. What makes you think that I want you putting your disgusting cock inside of my own flesh and blood?”

“Probably the same reason that you don’t mind putting your hands on her, yourself. We’re not so different. We both like preying on those smaller and weaker than we are. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity.” He tried again. Well, he wasn’t entirely wrong about that. That doesn’t mean that I’m in the mood to share her, either. Maybe I can use him while he’s useful and dispose of him when he’s not. It’s not like he could hurt me. Please.

“Let’s say that I am interested. What’s your game plan?” I asked him, my curiosity getting the best of me. He smirked. He thinks that he’s won. Ha, idiot.

“We should wait awhile and let her get comfortable. Then, when her guard is down, we’ll show up at her place and just let her know that we’re watching her. We won’t do anything else; just let her know that we’re still around. When she’s convinced that she’s safe again, we make our move.” He suggested. He nodded.

“That could work.” I admitted. He grinned. “Why don’t you come inside for a minute?” I asked him. He nodded and followed me into my hotel room. I locked the door once he was inside. I gestured for him to follow me to the far side of the room. Once he was peering over the desk, I shoved him against the adjacent wall. He groaned and started flailing, but it was useless. Within seconds, I had his front pinned against the wall. I reached in between his torso and the wall and unbuttoned his pants. I forced them to his ankles, along with his boxers. “Let’s get one thing straight.” I growled in his ear. “You are not in charge here. Do you understand?” I asked him. He nodded, vigorously. “Answer me!” I bellowed.

“Y-yes.” He gasped.

“If you even think about screwing me over, I will find you and fuck you raw. Do you understand me?! You’ll feel all the pain that you’ve caused all of those little girls over your miserable, pathetic life.” I snarled. He trembled before me. “Answer me!” I demanded, again.

“I-I un-understand.” He stammered. I smirked.

“Good. Just because I’m not into men or forcing someone to have sex, doesn’t mean that I won’t make an exception for you. If you even think about looking at my daughter without my say so, you’re a dead man. Are we clear?!”

“Crystal,” he breathed. I let him go. He scrambled to fix his clothes while I watched him, not even a foot away.

“Is there anything else I should know?” I asked him.

“W-well, Lynn’s been working an angle, herself.” He revealed.

“What is that supposed to mean? I want details.” I told him, calmly. He nodded, again. I gritted my teeth. Why is so fucking hard for people to give you a verbal response? I understand English just fine. I don’t need to see your nonexistent brain rattle around in that air-filled skull of yours. Good, God!

“She was trying to seduce Doug Baker. It didn’t work. I’m not sure what else she’s planning. You should ask her.” He told me. I snorted.

“What makes you think I want to talk to that whore?” I asked him.

“You’ve talked to her before.” He pointed out, meekly. I shrugged.

“She had something I wanted. That’s all. I don’t waste my time on her when it’s not necessary.” I said, casually. I can tell that my words made him uneasy. It doesn’t matter. He’s right where I want him. He wouldn’t dare do anything against me, now. “Tell her to get in touch with me. If she wants to find me, she will. Trust me – she wouldn’t ignore me.” I told him, flashing him a smile. He seemed to relax a little.

“I’ll get right on that.” He assured me.

“Good – now leave. Write down your number on the desk and I’ll get in touch when I’m ready to make my move.” I told him. He nodded and jotted down his number. Today just got a whole lot more interesting.

Notes

Alright, so, I changed it up a little with this chapter. I wanted to give some insight on the Derek/Adam situation for everyone.

Thoughts? Comments?

Next chapter up tomorrow night!

<3
Katie