Page 22 of Raven's Daggers
“Thanks. I don’t ever let shit out, but I need to figure out a way to keep Naomi safe, too. I’m not sure if he's been watching the both of us or just me, but I won't take any chances.” She breathes, wiping the tears away from her face. Standing up, she walks to the sink and puts down her dishes. Luis stands up and walks over to her, turning her around before he pulls her into his body and just holds her. She nuzzles her face into his neck and they just stand there for a few minutes.
“Okay, I gotta head to the gym for a bit. See y’all later?” She pulls away from Luis, the look on his face like he didn’t want to let her go. She asks that like we didn’t already plan on seeing her at some point later today.
Laughing, I answer, “Of course we will see you later. We're all as bad as Reyes at this point.” She starts laughing and Reyes slaps the back of my head.
“Baby girl, what are you going to do with three guys obsessed with you instead of just one?” He looks at her and questions.
“Honestly, I don't even know, Lover Boy.” She playfully retorts. Reyes just looks shocked. Me and Luis bust out laughing, the look on his face is priceless.
“Close your mouth brother, she only gave you a nickname.” Luis jokingly replies. Walking to the laundry room, I grab her clothes and walk over, handing them to her.
“Here you go. We also have extra toothbrushes and stuff in both bathrooms so you can go get changed and ready.”
After she’s walked off, Reyes looks at both me and Luis and asks what the plans are for the day. Telling him I have a car that needs to be worked on, he says they have to finish work on a bike as well. They make plans to come to Osiris once they are done. Walking back into the kitchen, Raven grabs her phone and heads for the door.
“Thanks again for driving me last night, I was definitely not sober enough to drive myself home.” She chuckles. Luis walks over, hands her the bike keys and kisses her on the head before walking past us as he heads to his room. Me and Reyes walk her out to her bike. Grabbing her face, Reyes brings his mouth to hers in a hungry kiss. I never thought seeing my best friend with the same girl I was into would turn me on.But damn was I wrong.
Walking up to her I grab her chin and tilt it as I crash my lips to hers too. Pulling away, I grab her helmet and hand it to her, watching as she puts it on. I reach out and grab the bottom of the helmet. Tipping her chin up, I fasten it for her, needing to touch her again before she leaves. After she hops on the bike, she waves and takes off. Turning, I look at Reyes,
“Damn, I definitely got it as bad as you do.” That makes him chuckle but I'm being deadass.
“Damn right you do. Fuck it though, to me, she’s worth it. Even if I have to share her with you assholes.” He jokes.
Turning back towards the house, we go in and get ready to start the day. Fuck, I do not wanna go back to work, I was perfectly okay in my Raven bubble.
Chapter fourteen
Raven
*On Page Self Harm*
Pulling up to Orpheus and walking in, I greet Eddie and head straight to Naomi's office. Bitch better have come in today. No days off for the wicked. Walking in, Marco is sitting in her office with her. Looking at him, then looking at her I ask,
“Am I interrupting? I can come back if so.” Raising my brow at her, she just chuckles.
“No bitch, sit the fuck down. You know whatever I need to say to him you can hear too.” She says. Sitting down next to Marco, he just grins, smiling back. This motherfucker always got jokes.
“First off, I am hungry as fuck,” she laughs, “also, Marco was just here because there isn’t shit to do. I know you have your training sesh with Eddie, then he said he wants to talk to us about another trafficker that's trying to start up here.” She states.
“Ugh, why can't they just quit? You’d think with all the ones that have ended up dead, they would give it up already. For. Fucks. Sake.” I proclaim and throw my head back over the chair.
“Raven, I know this is a touchy thing for you, but I’m always down to help you take these sick fucks down. Eddie may have me running around all the time, but I will help if you need it.” Marco chimes in. He's not wrong, it's getting exhausting at this point. They just keep coming back like cockroaches.
“Bitch, you know I’m not as badass as you, but Eddie has been working with me for a while on my gun game. I got you, day or night babe! You know this.” Looking at her, my brows shoot up, I'm honestly shocked. I didn't know her and Eddie had been practicing at the range. I only knew he was teaching her enough to keep herself safe. I mean, she's no goodie-two-shoes, but she doesn't like to get down and dirty like I do.
“Fine, I’ll think about it. It depends on how big the job is, but ya girl is getting tired. I’m probably only saying this because I’m hungover as fuck right now.” I laugh, causing them to laugh with me.
“Also, there's something we need to discuss. But I better get my ass out there before Eddie makes me do extra work.” Standing up, I walk towards the door.
“Yes, because I don't want you puking everywhere. If Marco is still here, is it something he can hear?” Shrugging, I walk out of her office.
Making it to the mats, Eddie calls out to me from the boxing ring.
“Nope, no mats today kiddo. We are in the ring. Here, wrap your hands.” He tells me as he tosses me some wraps.
Wrapping my hands, I slip through the ropes, Eddie already has his hands wrapped and is waiting.Guess we're going all in today.
“Don’t hold back, you got it? I sure as hell won't be.” He chuckles, then comes at me with a jab. Ready for it, I block it, but not before his other fist connects with my ribs.Fuck me.With an oomph, I stumble to the side. Getting my balance again, I throw all my weight into a jab and cross, dodging his next move.