SIXTY NINE

~ Emmy ~

"I can explain that!" He nodded, and Wyatt crossed his arms and leaned back against the wall. His handsome face pulled into a tight line despite the playfulness swimming in his eyes.

"Well, shit, I would like to hear this explanation too." Wyatt laughed, settling back against the wall, a clear message to us all he had no intention of leaving now.

"You can hear it from outside!" I nodded firmly. Wyatt's eyes remained glued on me, his cheeky, chappy aura turning dark quickly.

"Look, princess, I killed three men today to protect you, and I have a feeling that the death count will increase by the time I hit the sack tonight, so no offence, but I think I have earned a little trust and access to the inner circle.. ok!"

"It's fine!" Matteo snapped, but I could see it wasn't. He was beyond irritated that an employee was questioning him. However, he kept his resolve from where he sat on the edge of the desk to look at me.

"The attack was orchestrated by Ryan; he felt I had disrespec