Page 6 of Ice Block

She steps forward and reaches out to rub her hand along the lapel of my suit jacket. “You said you were looking to have some fun tonight. So…I’m asking if you’re a good guy. Or…are you the type that’s going to wreck a girl like me?”

Holy shit. The ways we could wreck each other tonight has my cock practically bursting out of my pants.I shift my weight, providing little relief, but enough to control myself momentarily.“What exactly are you looking for?” I ask, running the back of my hand down her bare arm, a wanting, needy look in her eyes mirroring the same neediness growing inside me.Screw Russian vodka. One drink of this woman could keep me satisfied for days.

I lean in close, a carnal heat flowing between us. Her eyes burn into mine, then shift off somewhere over my shoulder, a look of shock and horror widening her eyes.

“Oh shit! Fuckingshit.Come on,” Maggie shrieks, grabbing my hand and dragging me behind her toward the bar. She shouts to my teammates, not even looking back, “Riders…Assemble!” motioning for them to follow us.

I look around shocked, no clue what is happening. “Where the hell are you taking me?”

She continues pulling me behind her, weaving us through the crowd of people peacefully enjoying the evening, as she pointsacross the room. Then I see it. Larsy looks like he’s going to punch some guy into next week, and I’ve never once seen the man lose his temper.Shit. I race forward, passing Maggie and dragging her behind me in her heels. I finally reach Larsy and pull him a few steps back, confused as hell.

“I’m good, Vladi,” he shouts, pulling his arm out of my grasp. Bougie, Tay, and EJ have joined us, standing behind me but more than ready to jump in if they’re needed. I still don’t know what’s going on, but I nod at Larsy, letting him know we’ve got his back regardless.

“Who the hell is this fucker?” I whisper to Maggie, refusing to take my eyes off the guy.

“That’s Olivia’s ex-boyfriend Cayden,” her breath fans across my face as she leans in to talk in my ear. I know this is a serious situation, butgoddammit,her voice in my ear is intoxicating. “This guy is the worst…fucking awful. Treated her like complete shit. He’s the one who got her fired from the anthem gig. I don’t know what the hell he’s doing here, but it looks like Hayes is letting him have it. I’m so here for it. All I need is some popcorn.”

“Thisasshole is the one that got her fired? You may have to hold me back.” My fists clench so tight my knuckles crack on their own. This cocksucker upset my damn home win streak. Larsy is making a very passionate speech defending Olivia, his rage no longer threatening bodily harm.God, he is so far gone for this girl.He deserves it after the shit he’s been through. A small part of me wishes I could have that life too, find someone to settle down with, but I wasn’t meant to have that kind of life.

“Vladi, Bougie, EJ…. Make sure Maggie makes it home safely,” Larsy says firmly, as if he’s commanding his army.

“You got it, Larsy—anything for you!” Bougie shouts back.

I give him a quick nod, assuring him I’ll get her home.

I look to Maggie who is beaming at the way he just defendedher friend’s honor. But I also see a glimmer of want emanating from her. She glances my way, looking like a feral cat who hasn’t eaten for weeks, and I couldn’t be more pleased. Heat floods my veins, my pulse hammering.If she wants to devour me, I’ll let her.I am more than happy to escort this beauty home under the direct instruction of my friend. I hiss through my teeth, slowly dragging my gaze across her entire body. He has no idea what he ordered me to do. I will get this woman home safely andpersonallymake sure she’s tucked in for the night.

5

maggie

I’m in an Uber headed back to my apartment with Vladimir fucking Volkov. I’m wearing the tuxedo jacket he kindly offered me while we waited in the cold fall night air. I’m literally draped in a Russian hockey God, one arm around my shoulders while his other hand rubs my thigh, dangerously close to the bare flesh of the high slit in my dress.I have a feeling that’s not the only slit on his mind right now.

I pull his jacket tighter around me, subtly burying my face in the collar.My God, this man’s cologne is intoxicating. I am already dripping from his scent and the feel of his hands on me. He’s looking out the window, watching the city pass as he idly traces shapes on my thigh.I cannot believe Hayes directly ordered him to take me home.The look we gave one another after that little directive nearly made me combust on the spot. Get a car and get the fuck out. No need for goodbyes.

The rest of the Riders went to some new club Bougie wants to invest in, and Vladi acted the perfect gentleman saying he was tired and wanted to make sure I made it home okay. I am beyondbuzzed, but I still have my wits about me. Biting my lip, I really hope the gentleman act was just for show as I place my own hand on his inner thigh and move it higher than I probably should.But…goddammit, I need this.He flinches for a split second as the top of my hand brushes against his length, but he quickly settles himself, as if deciding he doesn’t mind.Holy tits.I have no doubt his dick is suffocating in his pants and I can’t wait to remedy that problem when we get inside.

As the driver stops in front of my building, my heart races. Vladi thanks the driver and motions for me to get out of the car, following close behind. The heat burning between us is a vast contrast to the chill outside.

“Would you like to come inside?”

Vladi’s breath hitches at the words thatabsolutelyhave more meaning behind them than simply walking into my building. He juts his chin at my door. “I promised Larsy I’d make sure you got in safely. I’d like to make sure you make it all the way to your apartment.”

I look at my fancy-ass building with its private doorman and concierge. “Yeah. This building isprettyunsafe at this hour. I could certainly use the extra security getting to my bed.”

His look turns feral as I grab his hand and drag him toward the elevator. Stepping in, he stands in front of the panel as the doors close, trapping us in a space that feels both impossibly large and too small at the same time.

“What floor?” he asks over his shoulder.

“Ten. You wanna push my button?”

The devilish grin that twists his face in the mirror as we begin to move tells me he’s here to play.Me fucking too.He leans against the wall, his shoulder brushing against me as he does, sending a bolt of lightning straight to my clit. Even though the numbers in this very enclosed space are going up, this feels like a countdown to…something. Every floor we pass, we exchange sideways glances. Every tiny bump makes me want to push the emergency stop and climb him like a tree. Every beep has me salivating for the hardness I brushed against in the car. The tension between us is palpable and strong, the air thick with the woodsy smell of his cologne and the heady scent of my arousal.This is the longest elevator ride of my life.The ding announcing our arrival pulls the breath from my lungs, Vladi holds the door open and gestures for me to lead.You bet I will.

When we finally reach my apartment, I tap my key fob against the sensor and head inside. Vladi doesn’t follow me. My core clenches. No way he’s just dropping me off at my door. I turn back to face him where he stands in the hallway, leaning against the doorframe not crossing the threshold.Damn, why is him leaning on the door so hot?

“Were you waiting for an invitation? Or is the Wolf suddenly scared of Little Red Riding Hood?”

He scoffs, a smirk crawling up his face. “Not scared. But –”Oh shit, there’s a but. “I do have some requests.”

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