Page 58 of Wicked Trap

“What!” Rashmi shrieked. “We are just getting started. Don’t you dare say we have to leave before midnight or that you have to wake up early tomorrow. I know there is no protest planned or any other urgent work that you need to get to.”

Tanvi couldn’t find an excuse to wind up the night early either.

Arjun looked all the more amused. “Actually, I’m done with my dinner. I’ll just get a drink later.”

“Woohoo! Then let’s get to dancing and partying.”

Tanvi didn’t resist when she was dragged by her friends to the dance floor at the back of the restaurant.

It was dark enough to forget everything and give in to the thumping music. She had always enjoyed dancing with her friends. But with the man she was attracted to standing near her, heat sizzled through her body. She could sense his presence even through the heavy crowd.

Without turning towards him, she began to dance.

She didn’t know how long she danced, laughing and swaying and twirling and dipping along with the music next to her friends. But even as she enjoyed herself, she constantly felt his presence right behind her, the awareness adding to the thrilling enjoyment.

There were only two brief breaks during which they got some drinks. Soon, it was midnight, and the music turned faster until it eventually came to a stop.

“Woohoo!” Everyone cheered and thanked the DJ before heading back to their booths and tables.

“What next?” Rashmi asked with a slur.

Tanvi laughed. “Next is we all go home.”

Rashmi grumbled. “Spoiled sport,” she said, followed by a yawn.

Tanvi and Kavita held Rashmi’s hands and dragged her along. “Come on. Let’s go.”

They took the elevator and went to the underground parking. Rashmi slept in the back seat while Kavita sat in the front next to Sameer. There was no place for Tanvi to sit in the small car.

She tried to push Rashmi’s legs back to sit in the corner, but it was hard.

“Let Sameer drop them,” Arjun’s deep voice drawled. “I’m heading back home. You can come with me.”

Tanvi was about to refuse when he smirked. “Unless you are scared of bikes... or me.”

She knew the arrogant ass was deliberately challenging her. “I’m not.”

His teeth flashed. “Good. Let’s go then.”

She frowned when he placed the helmet on her head. She was tired and wanted to get home.

“We’ll be fine, Tanvi,” Kavita said with a smile. “I’ll call you when Rashmi and I get to my place. You go home with Arjun.”

Tanvi blushed at her friend’s not-so-subtle matchup. Knowing there was nothing she could do, she waved goodnight to her friends and Sameer as the car took off.

“You can trust Sameer, princess,” Arjun said with amusement. “He’s a nice guy. He will drop your friends at their homes safely.”

“I trust Sameer just fine,” she snapped. “It’s you I don’t trust.”

He grinned at her taunt. “Really? What do you think I’d do to you? I thought you said you know how to protect yourself from me.”

She ignored his taunt and followed him. He stopped near a sleek and well-maintained red bike. She recalled sometimes seeing it parked outside the apartment complex.

He sat on it with a fluid motion. In his biker jacket and a devilish smirk on his face, the man looked like sin personified.

“Hop on, princess,” he commanded with amusement. “You can stare at me once we get home.”

Her cheeks heated at being caught staring at him.

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