Page 14 of Autumn's Coming

God, I was getting wet already.

I tilted my head back, running my hands over my body until the song ended.

There was a scattering of applause—not a lot, but enough to boost my ego.

I was grinning as I walked off stage, following Jessie.

She turned, immediately throwing her arms around me. “Autumn, that was good!”

I laughed. “I mean, it wasn’t, but thank you. I guess you have to teach me how to dance now.”

She grinned. “Sure, yeah! I’ll give you some lessons.”

“New girl!”

I turned my head. Max was backstage, frowning at me. “Put your skirt back on and get out there! The men need drinks!”

“Okay.” I looked at Jessie once more, grinning still.

The stage kitten brought me my skirt, and I put it back on, zipping it shut.

A stop at the bar later, I had my tray in hand and was making my way through the room.

I wanted to talk to the hot guy.

But as I came toward the stage, his spot was empty. His friends were still there, but he was gone.

I was way more disappointed than I’d expected to be.

I sighed and took a step forward, but a hand touched my back.

I gasped.

“You were gorgeous. Eyes that beautiful should be a crime.”

I knew it was him. I didn’t have to look to know.

His voice sounded exactly how I imagined it—smooth, deep.

It went straight between my thighs.

I moaned quietly. “I’m glad you liked it.”

“I did. I think I’ll be back. Who do I ask for if I want to see you again?”

“I’m A—”

“Cody!”

A man’s voice cut me off. The handsome stranger tensed, looking back toward his friends. One of them was being held back by security, but kept trying to swing at another guy.

The stranger sighed. “I have to handle this. I’ll be back.”

And he was gone, walking around me without looking back.

I watched him go, mouth half-open. He collected his drunk friend and left, leaving me alone.

Damn.

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