Page 10 of A First Sight

MAGGIE

It surprisedme when Dale ordered a beer, but I didn't say anything. I planned on sticking with water, so if he wanted to drink, that was fine. I could drive us home if necessary.

“Let’s dance.” He put down his glass and took my hand. His grip was tight, making me wince, but I didn’t pull away.

Once a few feet onto the dance floor, he took me in his arms, his hands settling at my waist, fingers digging in from the first. I shifted closer, wrapping my arms around his neck, hoping my proximity would ease whatever reason had him holding me so tight. He didn’t let up, but he didn’t make it worse.

Our bodies moved well together. We’d had three years together, not only living together but working together. And our work was music, rhythm. We didn’t dance often, but when we did, it was good. Tonight was no different. As his hands moved from my hips to the small of my back, I let myself relax. It had been a long time since Dale and I did something like this, and despite being tired I was glad we had a date night.

He pulled me closer until our bodies were pressed tight against each other, our feet barely moving as we swayed. This was nice, being here with him like this. When he put his mouth against my ear, I expected him to say he wanted to head home.

A split second before he spoke, his fingers dug into my back. “There’s a man watching you. Staring at you.”

I swallowed hard and fought not to tense as I turned my head slightly so he could hear me. “I’m sure he’s looking at someone else, but it doesn’t matter. You’re the only one I’m interested in.”

“He shouldn’t be looking at you,” Dale continued, his voice low and dangerous. “You’remine.”

I nodded in agreement, my reactions without thought, instinct.

“Why do you do this?” he asked. “Flaunt yourself in front of other men?”

I barely held back a pained sound as he dropped his hands to squeeze my butt.

“Wearing this shit,” he growled.

It wasn’t my idea to wear it in the first place, but I kept my mouth shut. Saying anything would only make it worse.

“Doesn’t matter what he’s thinking, though. None of this is for him. It’s all for me.”

I nodded again.

“Right?” He placed his hand between my legs.

“Yes. Of course.”

I wanted to shove his hand away, but when he got like this, he had a short fuse, and I didn’t want to be the one to light it.

“Let’s head home, and I’ll fuck you so you can’t walk the next day.”

My stomach turned over. “I—I’m on my period.”

I could see his expression darkened.

“I guess I’ll have to settle with a blowjob. You better make it a good one. You know how I like my cock deep in your throat.” He removed his hand from under my skirt. “Let’s go.”

I bit the inside of my cheek, desperate not to let him see my expression change.

I’d get through it.

I always did.

NINE

DRAKE

I let outa sigh of frustration and closed my eyes. Rubbing my forehead, I gave myself a mental kick in the ass. I’d been here since six and had barely made it through a review of two accounts. My mind kept wandering back to last night.

Toher.

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