Chapter 16

Cody

Jackson our bodyguard, a huge hulking kind of guy manages to stop the people trying to crowd round our car from getting too close, he looks menacing and his whole demeanour is one of do not mess with me. We hired him for a reason. He’s one of the best, an ex-Marine and has always got our back.

“Have a good evening, guys.” He says as I get out of the car last. The train of thought was that Atlas, Calli and Nolan would flank me, and I’d be able to tuck in behind them with Jackson taking up the front until we got into the club.

My assistant had called the manager before we arrived to let them know we’re on our way and that we need VIP access with no hassle and to have a couple of guys on the inside of the club to escort us to the VIP area. Not saying there won’t be jerks up there too, but usually we’re left pretty much to our own devices when we go to the VIP areas.

The throng of people are pushing but Jackson pushes back. “Step out of the way and let these guys forward. Just lik