Pyke novel Chapter 10

“What the fuck was all about back there, Xandry?” I grab his front shirt and push him against the wall strong enough that knocks the air out of his lungs. What he did in front of Camila is unacceptable.

“Whoa! Calm down. I was just messing with you.” He raises his hands up.

We’ve been like brothers since we were just kids. If he ever crosses the line again I will not think twice to punch him and break a bone or two of his face. Thank, God, he got the message that I’m trying to send him back there.

Taking a deep breath, I release him.

“I was not gratified with what you did back there. She could’ve had suspected what was that all about.” I release an exasperating sigh.

“So, that’s her, huh?” He cocks his brow and curves his lips into an infuriating smirk. His words give a painful lurch in my stomach.

“Don’t, Xandry,” I warn him.

“Don’t what?” His smile grows wider.

“I know what’s in that sick mind of yours. Don’t you fucking get near her if you value our family.”

He barks into a laugh, slapping my arm playfully. “What happened to I’ll-bang-you-for-tonight-only, cousin, huh? Turning into a pussy?” he jokes.

“No, douchébag. She’s Kyland’s cousin.”

“No, she’s not. You’re joking, right?” Xandry’s face turns pale with wide eyes. He shakes his head in disbelief.

“I’m serious. I don’t even know what I put myself into. We should stop this. Forget about this stupid bet. This will not do us any good,” I say fishing out the keys from my pocket.

“You cannot turn down the bet anymore, Pyke. It’s too late for you to back out,” he says with a clenched jaw.

“Fine, but don’t you dare touch her. Do you fucking understand me?” I warn, glaring at him.

There is something going on in his fucking mind, and it terrifies me, but I’m going to figure it out before I will regret not doing it. I’ve known him since we were kids and I know exactly how his mind works.

“A deal is a deal,” he demands. “By the way, she’s hot. Threesomes would be awesome.”

“Fuck you! Get the fuck away from here before I’m going to break your jaw!”

I wanted to punch him so badly that makes my chest tighten with anger, but everyone will suspect why I punch my asshole of a cousin.

“Good luck, Pyke!” He laughs as he walks down the hallway.

The club will not open for the next hour. I decide to come early to check some paper works, but he already ruined my night.

What is he up to? He won’t dare do whatever he’s planning in his playful mind because I don’t give a shit even if he’s my cousin if he ever double-crosses me.

“So, is she the girl? “ Xandry’s devilish smirk spreads across his lips as he gives Camila a scrutinizing looked from head to toe.

“Xandry, don’t,” I warn. My nervousness tickles in my belly.

“You’re gonna lose, man,” Xandry hints.

“Shut up.” I grit my teeth.

“What is he talking about?” Camila butts in. She must have noticed the tensions between Xandry and me.

“It’s nothing, Camila.”

She doesn’t look satisfied with my answer though.

“Why don’t you tell her, Pyke? You two seemed already close” he teases.

“About?” Cam asks.

“It’s nothing. Don’t listen to him. He’s just being an ass.” I hope she drops it because I know for sure she’s not going to like what she’s about to hear if she keeps on prying.

Xandry is going to pay for this. I don’t even notice my knuckles already turn white.

My older brother Parker emerges from the door when it swings open. I’m like his doppelganger. Sometimes people think we are twins.

“’sup, bro? Why are you here?” My lips spread into a wide smile.

Parker pulls me into a brotherly hug. “Can’t I visit and see my little brother?” He smiles back and sits down the couch, spreading his arms wider over the back pillow.

“I thought you’re busy with your woman.” I sit back on my desk.

Parker is my polar opposite. He’s a relationship type of guy and he’s dating a restaurateur Emily Bates for almost a year. She makes Parker happier than ever. It’s sick to see someone who falls in love and looks at his girlfriend like a priceless artifact.