Free The Enforcer by Nikki Worrell Page B

anger … well not much anger. You need to move on with your life. Go to Europe. I wish you luck.”
    Steven looked surprised that she didn’t want to go with him. Was she insane? It was Europe. They could travel all over. Jerking a thumb toward Jody he said, “Lacey, if this is about Muhammad Ali over here, you’re crazy. I’m going to be filthy rich. I could buy you anything you wanted. And remember, I know you.” Giving her what she now considered his sleazy look, he continued, “I know how to make you scream, Baby. Does he?”
    Steven was entirely too sure of himself. Jeez, was he always like that and Lacey just didn’t see it? What an ass. She almost felt embarrassed for him. She was just about to answer him when Jody piped up. He’d had more than enough of this jackass.
    “All right, we’re done here. I know all of Lace’s spots, too, but I prefer her begging, not screaming. And I can almost guarantee you that I can buy and sell you. The NHL pays pretty well.” Steven smirked at that. What a joke...a fucking hockey thug.
    Lacey was done with both of them. She was seriously pissed off at the whole scene. She couldn’t believe Jody implied that they were sleeping together. “Enough! Both of you. This is not a pissing contest. For the last time, Steven, GET … OUT! Jody … I’ll deal with in a minute.” She walked over to Steven, grabbed his arm and escorted him to the door. “Goodbye Steven.”
    “Think about this Lacey. I’m never coming back. This is your last chance. I’m serious. You’ll never see me again. Come on, you can be with a classically trained pianist or a hockey goon. Not a hard choice when you compare the two, is it Babe?” Steven stood there with a smug smile on his face. He actually thought she was going to change her mind. He was delusional. Having heard enough of his rambling, Lacey pushed him out the door and slammed it shut. “Your loss. Enjoy your Neanderthal.”
    Lacey spun around to confront Jody. When Zoe saw the look in Lacey’s eyes, she excused herself and took off to her room giving them privacy. “All right buddy … out with it. What was that about? You like me begging better than screaming? That was out of line. Whether or not we’re sleeping together yet is none of anyone’s business.” Jody stood there smiling while Lacey ranted at him. “And wipe that grin off your face.” She crossed her arms, which pushed her breasts up. Damn, she’s hot when she’s pissed off. He couldn’t help but zero in on something Lacey said.
    “Yet? You said ‘not sleeping together yet.’ I like the way you think Lace.” He was almost able to continue with a straight face. “But try to give me some time. I’m not just an easy lay, you know.” With a cocky grin on his face, Jody started walking out. He wanted to make sure Steven had left. “See you Wednesday.” At the last second, he decided that he might as well go for broke. Still smiling, he quickly walked back to a speechless Lacey and gave her another toe curling kiss. Then he winked at her, turned around and left feeling better than he had in a long time. Life was fun again.

 
     
    Jody never did catch up to Steven, but he drove around Zoe’s neighborhood just to make sure he wasn’t parked somewhere waiting for Jody to leave. It really did seem like Steven finally accepted that Lacey was done with him, so Jody wasn’t overly concerned. Mostly, he seemed more like an egotistical ass than a real threat. Trying to get Lacey to go to Europe with him was a last ditch effort.
    Since it was still somewhat early, Jody decided to head over to Vlad’s. A bunch of the guys were there watching an old Stanley Cup Finals game. Vlad had a huge penthouse apartment overlooking the ocean. Aside from the two bedrooms, the apartment was one big 3,000 square foot open space. With a sixty-inch flat screen HDTV, a well stocked bar and a loaded beer fridge, it was one of the best places to watch sports. The guys who didn’t feel