Page 62 of Devious Bastard

I wisely keep my mouth shut, knowing all bets are off when it comes to me.

Evan’s door is open, and he’s typing away on his laptop when I burst into his office, Sophia on my heels. He looks up, a huge smile lighting up his face, but it changes when he sees my distraught expression. He shoots out of his chair, hurrying around the desk. “Bellissima, what’s wrong?”

“Oh. You two are so cute,” Sophia says from behind me.

Evan gives her a distracted smile, his eyes moving back to me. I look at her over my shoulder, shaking my head. “Stay focused.”

“Right. Sorry.”

Taking a deep breath, I face Evan, and on the exhale, I tell him what transpired after class. Evan’s face turns scarlet, his nostrils flaring. The rage circulating around him like a tornado makes me quiver, and it’s not remotely directed at me.

“I’ll handle it, mi amore. Don’t worry. Huntley’s idle threats will be dealt with.” His touch is reassuring as he cups my face, a promise in his eyes. “That video won’t see the light of day.”

30

MAKING PLANS

Evan

Ipace as I talk to Trent. “I didn’t reveal what we found out about Huntley or Shane. Now Huntley’s threatening her with that video from high school, it’s time to act.”

Trent nods his head, his green eyes thoughtful. “You know he’s going to retaliate if you do.”

“I’m aware. And I don’t fucking care. What’s he going to do?”

Trent raises his brow, the sunlight coming through my window emphasizing the golden strands in his light brown hair. “If he knows about you and Lexi, he can go to the administration and attempt to have you removed from the class, especially if he reveals you are grading her assignments and tests. There’s a good chance they’d replace you.”

“He’d have to provide proof. He has none of that.”

“Are you sure?” Trent holds up his hands when I glare at him. “I’m just trying to prepare you.”

My eyes glitter dangerously. “Oh, I’m prepared. Let’s make a case against him and get his ass fired.”

Trent takes a long pull from his coffee, then places the empty cup on my desk. “What do you have in mind?”

* * *

My phone lights up with a text. I smile when I see the name on the screen. After reading it, I give him a call.

“Hey, Jaxson.”

“Hey, Evan. I have Zayne here, as well as Luca and Ryker. What’s going on?”

“Wow. The calvary is there.” I chuckle, leaning back in my chair. Growing serious, I proceed to tell them about Huntley, his threats, and the video of Lexi and Shane. I hate revealing what Shane did to her, but I know they’re discreet. Along with Trent, I trust them with my life.

“What can we do to help?”

“I want to build a case against him to get Huntley fired. I also want Shane the fuck outta here and barred from ever going near Lexi again.”

“Happy to assist. Do you have anything in mind?” Zayne asks.

My smile is wide. “As a matter of fact, I do.”

Then I reveal the details of my plan.

When I’m finished, Ryker and Luca laugh while Jaxson and Zayne whistle.

“You’re serious about this woman, huh?” Jaxson says.