Page 7 of One Hot Chase

She molds her body to mine, trailing her hands up and down my chest. "I'm hungry, caveman, feed me. And after that, we need to do it again."

"I couldn't agree more."

We order room service and take turns feeding each other before we shag again, three more times before the night is over. Thankfully, I always carry extra condoms in my trouser pocket. We fall asleep together on the bed. But when I wake up in the morning, I'm stunned by what I find.

The woman is gone.

Do I feel used? Perhaps. But it was just a one-night stand. Wasn't it?

That's what I wanted. And it's what I got. But now, I can't stop thinking about the goddess who captivated me last night. So, I ring the front desk. "Hello, this is Declan Wilde in the Royal Suite. Did you happen to see a stunning strawberry blonde in the hotel this morning? I need to know which room she's in."

"Yes, sir, I did see her. But we can't disclose personal information about our guests."

I'll have to come up with a believable story, then. This will hardly be my first time lying. "She left her purse in my suite. I would like to return it to her personally."

"I don't know..."

"You know who I am. Surely, you realize you can trust me."

The bloke hesitates for a moment. "My apologies, sir. Of course, I'll give you the lady's contact information."

"Thank you...what is your name?"

"Daniel, sir."

"A pleasure to meet you, Daniel."

I quickly get dressed and head down to the lobby where Daniel hands me a slip of paper with the mystery woman's number written on it. I immediately hail a taxi, determined to find her, for reasons I can't fathom. I took a suite at the Savoy to escape from my everyday life and...figure out what I want. The strawberry blonde beauty who stole a piece of my soul has turned my world upside down. How did a hot shag become a life-altering experience?

Somehow, some way, I will find the goddess and learn her name. She will be mine.

Chapter Three

Sabrina

As dawn approached, I had stealthily sneaked out of the Royal Suite. My heart was racing as I hurried to my own digs, packing all my belongings into my bags while plotting my escape. From whom? The man who had taken my body over and over again, giving me the most incredible sexual experiences I'd ever had. The first time had been mind blowing and filthy as well as brief. But I begged him for more, and surprisingly, he obliged. The way he made love to me after that quickie...It left me feeling so confused that I had to run away.

But sneaking out in the middle of the night was a cowardly move on my part.

Ugh, what do I do now? My family and friends had funded this vacation for me. Will they be able to get their money back since I left after only one night? Although I have no desire to see that man again, I can't help but feel guilty for running away like this. Now, I'm at a loss for what to do next. Spending some time alone to think seems like my best option.

Um, where should I go? I'm a tourist in a strange city.

I hurry down to the lobby and ask the desk clerk, Daniel, to call a taxi for me. Once I'm in the car, I ask the driver to recommend some of London's best sights along the river. After all, I am still a tourist and might as well make the most of my trip before I...do something else. There's no way I'm going back home to Asheville with my tail between my legs. And returning to the Savoy is out of the question. What if that man is still there?

The driver drops me off near a statue of Cleopatra on the Victoria Embankment, adjacent to the River Thames. According to my driver, it's one of the must-see attractions for tourists. After giving it a quick glance, I find a bench in a nearby park and sit down. The river isn't as picturesque as I had imagined it to be. Maybe I picked a bad spot.

Suddenly, a shadow looms over me.

Oh, great. The last thing I need right now is company. All I want is some time alone with my thoughts.

"Sabrina, darling, there you are."

I recognize that voice and instinctively turn to face the man who spoke. "Are you stalking me?"

He laughs. "No, pet, I wouldn't do anything so mundane."

I jump up from the bench and spin toward him. "Then how did you find me? And how do you know my name?"

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