I relax so fast it’s unearthly, and that sense of ‘you did it this time, you idiot’ comes over me as my face curls into a wicked grin aimed the slimy arseholes way.

‘Tyler … Long-time no see.’ I know that smooth fake charm in Alexi’s voice is concealing a hostile reaction to seeing this smug arse harassing me. Everything Alexi is, he won’t ever tolerate someone threatening or insulting me, especially not in his club.

He slides a hand around my waist gently, ...