Crushing Beauty (Harbingers of Sorrow MC): Vegas Titans Series by Celia Loren Page B

Britton by tonight, but I need to ease her into all
of it. Just have all the guys there and on their best behavior…Thank you so
much…Yes; I want you to be the first one she sees…I’ll see you tonight thanks
bro.”
     
    He hung up the phone and looked around. Things were falling
into place, but they were falling fast. He needed to make sure he still had
control. What if Britton freaked out? What if she stormed out on him and went
straight to the authorities? No, she wouldn’t do that: not with Dominic there. No
matter how strong her reservations were toward him, she could never hurt her
brother. He was sure it was going to all work out. Now he just needed to deal
with David.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

     
    David was worried about Britton. She hadn’t really touched
base in much detail since she went deep undercover with Jagger. Her phone call
was very cryptic, asking him to meet her at their favorite brunch place. She
hung up quickly, without any information hinting at how her case was shaping
up. David had no idea what was in store for this meeting, but protecting her
was more important to him than knowing all the information.
     
    He sat outside at their regular table, waiting for her
arrival. He pictured what she would be wearing, how her hair was styled. He
couldn’t wait for this operation to be over. Then, he could know she was safe,
and he wouldn’t be checking his phone every minute to make sure she wasn’t
somehow sending a distress signal. He cursed himself. Why had he pushed her to
cover this case? Why hadn’t he seen the danger he had put her in? He threw his
head back, tossing over the predicament of her situation.
     
    He was in a daze, but quickly fell out of it when he caught
sight of his agent. He smiled, finally guaranteed that she was safe and
unharmed. Her hair was down, clinging to her shoulders, and the wind was
bouncing loose strands onto her cheeks. She was dressed comfortably. He hadn’t
seen her out of her suit jacket very often; he couldn’t help but stare at the
perfect body hiding underneath her snug t-shirt. Her dark washed jeans hugged
her curves, accentuating her slim hips. David couldn't stop thinking about
their kiss. Had it meant something more to her? Had she felt their connection
under her terrycloth robe?
     
    Britton’s eyes widened and her lips curled down as she
approached him. What was she trying to tell him? Was there a reason he should
be on alert? She reached the table, and he stood to greet her. Standing beside
her was a giant of a man. If they had been friends, he would’ve joked that he
blocked out the sun. He squinted his eyes and peered up at the man’s face. He
looked somehow familiar. Then it hit him. She'd brought Jagger to their
meeting. Did Jagger know he was in the Bureau? What had she told him? He was
struck with horror. Had Britton turned sides? Did she fall for this man’s
spell?
     
    “Hi David.” She hugged him close, ignoring Jagger’s obvious
grunt.
     
    She hugged him. Okay, she was still playing the part of the
girlfriend.
     
    “Who is your friend, hon?” He played along.
    “David, this is Jagger. He’s umm…my…” She didn’t know how to
finish that statement. What exactly was he?
    Jagger jumped in. “I’m her new boyfriend, so her old
boyfriend has to hit the road.”
    “Excuse me?” David was not used to being talked to in such a
manner. “You can’t just come in here and take my girlfriend away from me.” Why
did he feel the need to stand up to this man? Britton was obviously convincing
enough for the operation.
    “Can’t I?” Jagger stood up straighter, towering over David.
    “Jagger I can handle this.” Britton jumped in, afraid of
what he might do.
    “David, I haven’t been happy lately. You’re just not the man
I want to be with.”
     
    David knew this was a line to strengthen her story, but the
words still stung. What if he really wasn’t the man she wanted to be with? What
if she was truly falling in love with the