Chapter 28

Viv POV

Travis and Ozzy pull into Conrad's house. He is standing in the doorway waiting for me. Ozzy gets out of the car to help me out, but I refuse his help. I walk away from the car and get almost halfway up the walkway when I stop and turn to face the two of them.

"I am grateful that the two of you rescued me. However, whatever the two of you have going on, it put me in danger. Fix it!" I say to the two of them.

Ozzy starts to speak, but I walk away, not giving him a chance. There is nothing either of them can say to me right now. I have a lot to think about tonight. The biggest problem I have is I am in love with both of them. Travis is the kindest man I know, and Ozzy is sexy and fun. Only I would fall in love with two men at the same time. What the hell is wrong with me?

Conrad holds the door open for me so I can go into the house. He waves the boys off, and I go sit down on the sofa. "You can have any of the bedrooms you would like. Do you need a drink or something to eat?" Conrad asks.

"A drink would be nice and maybe a blanket. I can sleep on the couch," I say softly.

"You do not have to sleep on the couch, and I have several rooms," Conrad says.

Conrad goes into the kitchen and makes a drink for me. If I know Conrad, it is Gin and Tonic. I think it is the only thing he knows how to make. He comes back from the kitchen with a gin and tonic. I smile as he hands it to me. "I really need to get you in the bar and teach you how to make a drink," I laugh.

"Yeah, well, gin and tonic is easy. I think I will stick to it, Viv," Conrad says. He sits down on the sofa across from me. He looks worried.

"I am fine, Conrad," I say, trying to put his mind at ease.

"No, you are not. You have gotten yourself mixed up in something that is not good, Viv. I know that Gia bitch is an evil cunt! She will make your life hell," Conrad says.

"She had a witch with her, Conrad. He wanted to hurt me," I say. I take a sip from my drink. It is strong, thankfully. Maybe I will get some rest.

"What did she want with you?" Conrad asks me. For a moment, I wonder if I can trust him. There are too many things going on right now, and it seems off. Surely, Conrad is not mixed up in all of this.

"She wanted to know about Ozzy and the council. She also asked me about Travis and what he is capable of, you know, like witchy stuff," I answer him.

Conrad shifts around in his seat. "What do you think? I mean, do you think she will try to hurt you again?" Conrad asks me.

I take another sip from my drink. "I do not know. I am afraid, but not of Gia. That witch, Stallone, there was something familiar about him, but I cannot figure it out," I say.

"I will increase security at the club and keep you in the fantasy basement; maybe that way, I can keep you safe. I will make sure you are secure coming in and out of the club until we figure out what is going on with Gia," Conrad says.

I nod my head. Conrad gets up and goes to the closet. He brings me a blanket. "You can have a bed, but if you are more comfortable out here, that is fine. Get some rest, Viv," Conrad says.

"Thanks, boss," I say. I cover up with the blanket. I feel my phone vibrate. I forgot I had it in my pocket. I cannot believe Gia did not take it. Ozzy and Travis are both texting me. I text them both back that I am fine and turn off my phone. I cannot deal with the two of them tonight. I need rest.

I close my eyes and sleep. All I can think about is Travis and Ozzy. I want them both. They both give me something I need. Travis gives me a sweet loving side, and Ozzy gives me a raw sexual experience that is so damn hot! Can I love them both? What if I need them both? How would I make that work? Maybe, I should let both of them go and just be alone.

I try to sleep but find my mind going to both of them. I think about how hot Ozzy is and the pleasure he gives me, but he also hurt me and abandoned me. Travis cares about me for more than just sex. I am making myself crazy. I roll over and try to settle down and sleep.

Exhaustion must have taken over. I open my eyes, and it is almost two in the afternoon. I can hear Conrad moving around in the kitchen, trying to be quiet and failing miserably at it. I look behind me to see him.

"I am sorry. I have no grace and cannot function well in the mornings, Viv," he says sympathetically.

"Yeah, well, it is late in the afternoon, so I guess I should wake up and go home," I say.

"No, Travis is going to come by and get a key to your apartment, so he can pick you up some things you need. I want you to stay here for a few days. At least until we get Gia sorted out," Conrad says.

I do not think anyone can sort out Gia. From my understanding, she has free reign and can do as she pleases. The little bitch needs to leave me the hell alone. "The queen bee seems to have an interest in me," I say as Conrad hands me a cup of coffee.

"Yeah, she wants something from you and your love interests," Conrad says with a smirk on his face.

"I umm think I need to reevaluate my love life, Conrad," I say.

Conrad lets out a strange laugh. "That is an understatement, Viv," Conrad says.

I sip the coffee and try to think. My thoughts keep going to the two men in my life: one a forbidden love and the other who is like me. I swear I have no luck with men. There is a knock at the door. Conrad leaves me to see who it is. Probably, hopefully, Travis and not anyone associated with Gia.

It is Travis. He comes and sits with me. Conrad leaves us to talk. "I am going to get you some things. Conrad said you could stay with him while we sort this out," Travis says.

"Yeah, it seems all the men in my life enjoy making decisions for me," I say.

Travis pulls me close to him. "I am not making any decisions for you. If you want to go back to your apartment, then I will stay with you, or you can stay with me," Travis says.

I turn my head slightly and look up at him. "What if I want to be all alone?" I ask him.

"That is not happening. I want to ensure your safety," Travis says.

I grumble at him. "Fine, I will go home with you. I am sure Ozzy will love that," I say.

Travis smiles. This pleases him. "Oh! I cannot wait to tell him," Travis says.

"Ozzy does not own me, and neither do you. I am my own person and can come and go as I please," I say.

Travis pulls me closer to him. I lay my head into him and enjoy his embrace. I cannot help but think about Ozzy as Travis hold me. I do not believe I am ready to make any decisions about the men in my life right now. Right now, I only want to get Gia off my ass and figure out why she is so interested in the men in my life.

"What are you thinking?" Travis asks me.

I sit up so I can look into his eyes. "Gia asked me about your magic last night. She wanted to know what you were up to and what you practice. I do not know about your magic, Travis. There was nothing I could tell her. She also asked me about Ozzy and the council. Why did she think I would know any of this is beyond me," I say to him.

Travis smiles at me. He touches my cheek and leans in to kiss me softly. When I open my eyes after our kiss, I realize we are connected somehow. How can I be connected to both Ozzy and Travis?

"I will tell you all about my magic tonight, everything. I promise," Travis says.

"Good, then maybe you can tell me about mine," I say.

"Deal, now let us go to your apartment so you can pick up some things," Travis says.

I get up and fold my blanket neatly on the couch. I take my coffee cup to the kitchen. Conrad is waiting for me in the kitchen. He hugs me. "Be careful, Viv," Conrad says.

His words are strange. I am not sure how to take them. "Thanks, I will see you tonight at the club," I say.

I leave with Travis to retrieve my things.