Too aware of what’s taking place between us. My adrenaline spikes and I feel all too alert. Do what you planned to do.” His eyes narrow with determination. If you want to do this, I’m not going to stand in your way, but you’re not fucking leaving either. You want me to attack you and make pulling the trigger easier on that conscious of yours.” He bites out a laugh. “I know what that pretty brain of yours is thinking. “Not what you were expecting?” His tone is both mocking and rage-filled. To step aside and let me leave, even though it was the least possible of all the outcomes.

My mouth drops open, but words don’t come out. “You wanna shoot me, Mic? Then, fucking shoot me,” he dares, with wild blood shoot eyes. He lifts my hands and bends slightly at the waist, forcefully pressing the barrel against his forehead. He confuses me as he wraps his hands around mine, tightening my grip around the gun. He reaches out, and at first, I think he’s going for the weapon, but he doesn’t. I stagger backward, but I’m not fast enough. Instead of freezing or retreating as one would do in this situation, Pike takes a bold step forward, catching me off guard. I remind myself of one important fact to keep from choking on that fear. “What’s so funny?” I ask, swallowing down the rising fear in my throat. An amused smile turns up the corners of his lips. “And as I’ve told you before, you’re not going anywhere.” His words are dark and menacing.

“You’re going to trade me and ambush them, but don’t you think they have the same plans for you? I have to go, and that way, fewer people will die. You can’t stop me,” I say, with all the resolve I have left. I raise the gun in both hands, aiming it at his chest. Pre-order Pawn, the stunning conclusion, today! A need I can’t explain.Īfter all, she’s not mine to keep. The plan is an easy one, but there’s something about Mickey that’s making it more and more difficult.Ī familiarity I can’t place. That is until I discover a connection between the girl and my enemy. She’s covered in mud, rambling nonsense, and clearly out of her mind. While on a manhunt for a mysterious enemy, one hellbent on taking both my business and my life, I find Mickey. I was raised by the violent laws of the streets, spilling blood without the hindrance of useless emotions or connections. Frazier sucks me in every time with her incredible storytelling.”- Meghan March, New York Times bestselling author Pike, the first dark and fast-paced story in The Pawn Duet from USA Today bestselling author T.M.

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