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Her eyes grow big as she nods. That’s my green light. I slide my hand down her arm, link our fingers, pluck her from the dance floor, and drag her down the hallway and past the bathrooms. When we get to a somewhat hidden corner, I gently push her against the wall and step in close. Putting my hand around her neck, I pull her toward me and slam my mouth against hers.

ChapterSeven

Kylie

Smashing his mouth to mine, Leo kisses me like he is starving. I link my hands behind his head, trying to get closer. Our kiss is passionate and full of desire, so dominating it weakens my knees. I’m thankful the wall is behind me to hold me up.

With him in front of me in this dimly lit area, I’m hidden from anyone who might come down the hallway. He slides his hand lower until he reaches behind my knee and pulls it up and around his hip. Pushing further into me with his hardness, he rocks into my pussy, hitting me right where I need him the most. I felt that stiffness on my ass on the dance floor and know he’s packing some serious heat.

Right when I’m wanting more, he slides his other hand up to my chest, moves the material of my V-neck dress to the side, and caresses my bare breast. A shiver runs through my body, and my nipples pebble, begging for his attention. He gives my nipple a pinch, then soothes it. The sensation causes a small whimper to escape my throat, and I kiss him harder while running my hands through his hair. I can’t get close enough as our tongues are in a battle, one we’re both winning.

Pressing myself into him, I try to quell the sexual ache building in me and grind my core against his erection.

Leo pulls away, breathing hard. “I want you. Now. I can’t wait any longer, even if it means fucking you in this hallway and not caring who watches us.” His pelvis gives another thrust, and I’m on the verge of orgasm when he hits the right spot. Even through clothes, the man is about to send me over the edge.

Right when I start to get close, I’m pulled out of the moment by clapping. Yanking myself away from Leo, I see none other than Beth and her bitch friend, Tess, and it’s like a bucket of ice water being thrown over me.

“Look at you. Grinding up on a man in a public place. Have some dignity.” Beth sneers.

Tess smirks as they enter the bathroom.

Leo lets go of me but doesn’t notice them since they’re already in the bathroom. Realizing my mood has changed, he drops my leg and fixes my dress to cover up my breasts.

“As much as I believe breasts as magnificent as yours shouldn’t be covered up, I think we should take this somewhere more private.” He adjusts himself. “Why don’t you head back to the table? I need a minute.” He bends his head down to mine, gives me one last quick kiss, and enters the men’s room.

Not wanting Beth to get away with her snide remark, I head toward the women’s bathroom.There is no way in hell I’m letting her have the last word.

As I get to the door, Tess is coming through it with Beth behind her. Thinking fast, I squeeze between them, shut the door, and lock it, leaving Tess outside and Beth and myself inside.

She’s startled at first but catches herself and throws me a dirty scowl.

“Listen, bitch, I’ve had enough of your shit. Cut the crap. You want James… you can have him. I don’t want him anymore. But keep your snide comments to yourself. And as far as dignity goes, look in the mirror, sweetheart. You have none. Have some pride and stop trying to hook up with men who only want you as a quick fuck.”

She’s stunned by my heated words for a moment before going on the defensive. “Is that what you think? James and I were just banging? Trust me, what James and I had together was more than that, which is why he always came back to me. If you were doing your job as his girlfriend, he wouldn’t have needed me to get him off.” She folds her arms across her chest and arches her eyebrows, daring me to respond.

I’m not going to lie, her jab hurt, but I’ll be damned if I let her see it. “I think James made it clear last week that he doesn’t want you. If I wanted him, he would be back in a heartbeat. Must suck that no matter how many times you have sex with him, it is always me he wants.” I spit at her and head for the door. As I put my hand on the handle, I turn to her with a smirk on my face and say, “Have a lovely evening.”

With that, I dash through the door and right into Leo’s chest. He steadies me with his arms while peering at the women’s bathroom door before looking at me again.

“Everything okay?” he asks with genuine concern.

“It is now,” I say, my voice cheerful.

As he guides me through the hallway Tess is standing in, she scowls at me and says, “Bitch.”

I give her a sweet smile.

When we make our way to our booth, another round of drinks is on the table, and Leo gestures for me to slide in ahead of him before he follows, being sure to sit close enough that we are connecting from our shoulders to our ankles.

I cross my legs, and Leo places his hand on my knee again. “Friend of yours?” he asks.

Perplexed, I raise my eyebrows.

“I heard her call you a bitch, Kylie.”

Oh, he heard that.

“Let’s just say we aren’t close. Her friend, Beth, and I don’t get along. I guess that was her way of saying hello.”

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