She giggled, and he loved the sound. Taking hold of her hand, they entered the large casino. The sound of the slot machines, the music, and the squeals of success filled his senses. Moving toward the elevator, he saw Bruce, his mother’s guard, at the door.
“Where’s my mother?” he asked.
“With your father, and so I don’t get in the way, I stay here watching. Who is this?”
“This is Louisa Moore. She’s with me.”
Bruce pressed a button, and the elevator opened.
Stepping inside, he placed his hand at Lou’s waist, and they entered. Bruce stepped inside with them.
“Riley’s fight was fantastic,” Bruce said.
“Thank you.”
“You should be proud of him.”
“Yes, I am.”
She didn’t sound it, and he stroked her stomach moving up just slightly so that he could graze the underside of her breast. She took a deep breath, and he smiled, wondering if she wanted to kick his ass. Staring at their reflections in the shiny metal, he saw her nipples were tight and pressed against her shirt.
Bruce was paid to be silent, and not to notice anything. Jacob had fucked women with Bruce being present. He was a damn good bodyguard, and loyal as fuck.
The elevator stopped, and the doors opened.
“You know the way.”
Jacob keeping his hand at her waist, they made their way down a long corridor toward his father’s main office. Knocking once, he waited for Maddox’s call to enter. He didn’t have to wait long. Entering the room, he saw his brothers Abel and Gideon were there already. His mother and one of his uncles were also in the office.
“Hello, Jacob,” Charlotte said, coming toward him. She cupped his cheek, kissing him on either side, before moving toward Louisa. “We haven’t been introduced.”
“Mom, this is Louisa. Louisa, this is my mom, but everyone calls her Charlotte.”
“Apart from my kids that is. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Louisa.”
“It’s Lou. Nearly everyone calls me Lou.” He watched as she shook hands with Charlotte. His mother wasn’t about to let that happen, and pulled Lou in for a hug.
“He’s brought you up here. That must mean something.”
“Charlotte, step back,” Maddox said, getting out of his seat, and leaning in front of his desk.
Jacob had already clocked the gun, and he was so damn angry as he stared at his father.
“This is not necessary. She’s a Moore,” Charlotte said.
“It needs to be done.” Maddox stared at Lou as his mother moved away. “You know what we do, right?”
“I have an idea.”
Jacob didn’t care what his father said. He wasn’t going to leave his woman’s side.
Maddox placed the small pistol in his lap, his finger on the trigger ready. Slowly, Jacob moved behind his back, and pulled out the second Glock he kept there. He nudged Lou and placed the gun within her hand.
His father respected women who could stand up for themselves.
“I don’t agree with Jacob taking you out tonight. What you see, what you hear, you don’t. If I so much as hear a whisper that you talked to anyone, I will kill you.” Maddox raised his gun and pointed it at her. Jacob tapped her waist, and Lou pointed her own gun at him. Maddox looked surprised, and Jacob only saw it by the slight twitch by his mouth.
“I understand. I don’t like having a gun pointed at me, Mr. Denton. I find it very uncomfortable.”
“You wouldn’t even think of firing it.”
A scream filled the space as Lou moved, and a bullet was fired. Jacob held her tightly, and Maddox looked down at his desk.
“You missed.”
“I didn’t miss. I was aiming for that spot. I can shoot you if you want.”
“You know how to work a gun.”
Jacob was so damn hot right now. His cock pressed against the front of his pants wanting inside her.
“My brother doesn’t believe a woman should be made vulnerable. The city is a dangerous place for a woman. He trained me, and I’m a pretty good shot. Want to see?”
“Fuck no.” Maddox laughed. “I like her. She’s got some spunk inside her.”
Charlotte moved toward his father and took the gun out of his hands. “Is that any way to treat a future daughter-in-law?”
“Wait? What? I’m not—this is not that. It’s just a simple date.”
“No man brings a woman to the family business for a simple date, Lou.” Maddox clapped his hands. “Anyway, let’s get down to business.”
Lou handed Jacob the gun, and he put the safety in place, putting it in the back of his pants.
Jacob stayed put with Lou by his side as his father started to talk.