Page 87 of The Stalker

“Nothing concerning. Some paparazzi out the front who might hassle them through the lobby,” Daryl said.

“What’s new,” Ethan laughed.

“Exactly,” Daryl grinned at him. “Okay, who wants to stay on the floor?”

Because they were staying in the hotel for dinner, they were going to have two of them stay behind to guard the floor instead of getting someone from tour security to do it.

“I’m fine to stay.” Ross shrugged his shoulders.

“I’d stay, but I’m pretty sure Lita will want me there because of the baby,” Benjamin said.

“I can’t leave Hayden’s side,” Tatiana reminded them.

Michael nodded and said, “I’ll stay, in that case.”

They also discussed who would advance and who would trail as they made their way to and from the restaurant.

When they were finished talking, Tatiana said, “I need to use the bathroom. Could someone watch Hayden while I do? I know you will all be here, but I can’t leave the room unless I know for sure.”

Ethan raised his eyebrows, but nodded at her. “I’ll watch him. Are you going back to your suite?”

“No, just using the bathroom here,” she shook her head.

“Interesting. Not a problem, of course. As you said, we’re all here, anyway.” Ethan smiled at her.

Tatiana turned and walked over to the sofa where Lita and Sebastian were and asked, “Hey, guys, could I possibly use the bathroom?”

“Sure.” Lita smiled at Tatiana and pointed her in the direction of the bathroom.

Tatiana quickly went to use the facilities before she walked back over to sit next to Hayden again.

He was on his second drink, and he watched her as she walked toward him before he smiled and asked, “All good with the other bodyguards?”

“Yup.” She nodded and smiled back at him.

Not long after, the group left for dinner. Daryl and Ethan led the way. Tatiana walked next to Hayden in the middle of the group, and Benjamin followed them.

The elevator arrived at their floor, and they all got in. It was a tight fit, and Tatiana found herself pressed against Hayden. His hand was touching hers, and he turned to look at her. He softly rubbed her skin with the backs of his fingers, and she had no idea how this was so ridiculously erotic. His eyes darkened, and he smiled at her.

Desire flooded through her, and she was deluged with images of them in bed together as she thought about his words from earlier.

“I wouldn’t possibly let you out of bed unless you were completely and utterly satisfied.”

The elevator jerked to a stop at the lobby and the doors slid open. Hayden chuckled softly as they exited, and heat rushed to her cheeks.

As soon as they were in the lobby, she focused on their surroundings. There were several hotel guests and staff members around, and nearly every one of them was staring at their group. Some had pulled their phones out to take pictures or videos of them.

There were indeed paparazzi out the front, who no doubt would be disappointed when they discovered the band was staying within the safe confines of the hotel tonight.

A group of about five fans who had been sitting on sofas nearby rushed over, and Benjamin stopped them from coming too close before Sebastian said, “It’s cool, Ben.”

He nodded and stepped aside as he said, “Okay, Mr. Fox.”

“Hey, guys. It’s good to see you again. How are you tonight?” Sebastian said with a smile at the group of fans.

“Awesome! The tour has been so good,” a brunette woman said with a big smile on her face.

“Can you sign my tour shirt?” a blonde woman asked, holding it out to Sebastian along with a Sharpie.

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