Devil's Charm(36)

“I don’t understand.”

“Devil has put the word out that you’re his woman. He’ll be putting a ring on your finger shortly, and believe me when I say you don’t want to know what happens at these parties. I learned at a young age what I wanted to know and what I didn’t.” Phoebe sipped at her wine, flicking some hair out of her face. She was such a beautiful woman. Lexie didn’t know how she could begin to compare.

The way Devil had been with her, Lexie felt all of her doubts evaporate around her.

“I want to know what happens to these parties. It can’t be that bad,” she said, sipping more juice. She looked toward the baby monitor making sure little Simon was okay. Judi was doing much better and wore her leather jacket with pride. Devil hadn’t been wrong. The few times she’d been in town with Judi, people kept a wide berth of her. It was like an instant repellent to everyone around them.

“Everything happens at them. I’ve not been to one with Vincent. The group was always on the road never staying for longer than a day or so at a time. I think it’s because of Vincent they never partied here, but he told me what happened.” Phoebe stopped to take a swig of her wine. Lexie waited patiently for her to explain further. “The places are usually full with girls, booze, and drugs. Vincent never got addicted, but some of the men in the club are. Devil doesn’t have many rules, but he’s also strict about what he accepts. Some men need it to take the edge off while others do not.”

Lexie hadn’t seen any of the men taking anything. They must have been particularly discreet about it.

“The parties are a free for all. I’m letting Vincent go alone tonight as it’s his first in so long. He’s been home and good to me. It’s the least I can do. Oh, as an old lady, be aware of your true position in life. You’re here to serve your man, but know it’s up to you if he strays or not. Vincent will not stray as he knows I wouldn’t let him near me if he even fucking thought about it.” Lexie listened as Phoebe went on and on. The more the other woman talked, the harder it was for her to concentrate. “Earth to Lexie.”

Glancing up she saw Phoebe had been running a hand across her face. Smiling, she rested her head on her hand. “What’s going on? Sorry, I missed something.”

“You complete zoned out there, didn’t you, hon?”

“Yeah. It’s you talking about women and the sweet-butts along with the old ladies. It’s too much for me to deal with at the moment.”

“Devil not talked this through with you?” Phoebe asked.

“No, we talk. Of course we talk about everything, but he’s never actually told me what I mean to him or where we’re supposed to go from here. It just seems insane that I’m living with someone, and I don’t even have a clue what it all means.” Blowing some hair out of her face, she smiled sadly at the other woman.

“I know Devil, not well, don’t get me wrong, but well enough to know that he’s crazy about you. I mean, I think he’s in love with you. Completely, totally in love with you.”

Looking down at her lap, Lexie smiled, wishing what she said was true. Her feelings for Devil had changed so much. She didn’t have a clue how she’d fallen in love with one of the most dangerous men she’d ever known.

“I don’t know where I am with his life.”

Phoebe sighed, checking her watch. “I tell you what, why don’t you go and see him? The party won’t be going crazy or anything yet.”

“No, I couldn’t go to him. That would scream obsessive much.” Her heart was pounding.

“I didn’t take you for the giving up type of person.”

“I’m not.”

“Then go to him. Go and tell him how you feel. You do love Devil, don’t you?” she asked.

“Yes, I do.” She did love him. Lexie loved him with all of her heart and soul.

“Go to him. Go and get your man.”

“Okay. What do I do?” she asked.

Phoebe handed her the car keys. “Take my keys and get your ass over there.”

Staring at the keys in her palm, Lexie left Phoebe looking after Simon and Judi as she climbed behind the wheel. Before she could begin to talk herself out of everything she was doing, Lexie headed in the direction of the club. Pushing the boundaries of the speed limit she pulled up into the parking lot. There were bikes and a couple of cars dotted around the parking lot. The music was so loud as she climbed out.

Don’t give up. Get your ass in there and find out what you mean to him.

Phoebe had already promised to take care of the kids. All she needed to do was deal with Devil and his supposed feelings.