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“I just want my phone back so I can text Mallory,” I grumble.

“Not gonna happen. Not until you sleep. Zayne specifically said you’ll be up all night talking to her instead of resting.”

Ryker pats my shoulder. “Just think. The sooner you get some rest, the sooner you can talk to her.”

I sigh, knowing it’s best to give in to their demands if I want to talk to my little prey.

CHAPTER 61

Stryker

When I open my eyes, Jaxson sits on a chair beside the bed in the room. I wince as I try to sit up.

Immediately, his eyes fly open. “Let me help you, Stryker.” He’s out of the chair, his strong arms beneath me, raising me to a sitting position. “Do you want a drink?”

“Please,” I rasp, my voice dry. “Where’s everyone?”

“Ryker and Devyn crashed in the room beside yours. Zayne’s with Delaney.” He hands me the bottle of water, opening it before he does.

“And you’re stuck here with me. Poor bastard.” I smile at him, my hand over my stomach while I lift the bottle to my lips, drinking half of it because I’m parched.

“Someone had to keep an eye on you, kid.”

“I’d rather that someone be Mallory.”

He grins. “You’ll get your phone back soon. In the meantime, why don’t we get some coffee downstairs?”

I nod, finishing the water. “Yes, please.”

I’m sittingon the couch, enjoying a hot cup of coffee, when I hear them coming down the stairs. I recognize Delaney’s voice before I see her.

I get off the couch with a wince, heading in her direction. “Hey, guys. You okay, Delaney?”

Her startled eyes roam over my face. “Stryker?”

I nod, moving closer, my hand pressed against my sore stomach. My head throbs from the concussion. I have a knot on the back of my head from the asshole hitting me with a pipe of some sort.

“I’m good. But how are you? I hope my asshole brother didn’t hurt you too badly.” The concern in her eyes is motherly, warming my heart.

“Just a scratch.” I grin at her, and she frowns. She’s clearly not fooled. But she has enough to deal with without worrying about me.

“Thanks for saving me. You were a badass the way you dove on him, knocking the knife from his hand.”

Zayne raises his brows. “You saw the video?”

“Jaxson showed it to me when he got me some coffee. I’m still anxious to figure out how the fuck they got around your security.”

“Me too, kid.”

Jaxson, Ryker, and Devyn come up behind me. I smile at Delaney again before stepping out of the way so Zayne can make the introductions.

While he does, my eyes scan the room, looking for my laptop. Jaxson puts a meaty hand on my shoulder. “Don’t bother, kid. You’ll get your laptop after you eat, and doc checks you out and says you’re okay.”

“Fuck. No phone or laptop. I feel worthless.”

“You’re not, kid. You have a helluva lot more worth than hacking skills.” He pats my shoulder. “Let’s eat.”

“We havesomething we wanna tell you, Stryker.” Zayne looks at Jaxson, who nods. “Your work is top-notch. We’d like you to join us full-time at King Morine.”