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“Here, babe.” Sibyl gave one to me.

“David.” I held the cup up for him.

Sibyl immediately passed me the extra drink she was holding. As I downed it, warmth flowed through my body, and I continued to move to the music.

Isabel, Sibyl, and Dani danced around us. It took only a minute before a few college guys spotted them and joined in.

David’s arm gripped my waist, and he swayed to the beat of the bass. I leaned my head against his chest and allowed myself to relax. It felt damned good to chill. Final exams had been a bitch, and I was ready to have some fun. The alcohol had clouded my mind, but I didn’t care. I was tired of thinking.

David eased away, allowing a small gap between us. I arched my back, my ass rubbing against him as I continued to tease him. Realizing he hadn’t touched me again, I turned toward him and ran the tips of my nails up his abs. As I looked up from beneath my eyelashes, my blood stopped cold. Cole. He stood tall and rigid, glaring at me, his blue eyes sending ice through my veins.

“What did I tell you about the party, Shae?” he growled.

I backed away, dropping my hands from his stomach. A curious crowd began to form around us. David and my friends were watching as well.

“You can’t tell me what to do, Cole, so drop the big brother act.” I smirked.Fuck, if Cole is here, Zoe won’t be able to get his phone.

“You don’t want to defy me, Shae. You won’t like the results.” Cole’s brow lifted in a warning.

Seething, I placed my fists on my hips. “You’re a straight-up asshole, and I refuse to let you bully me.”

Laughter floated in the air, but I didn’t care. Cole couldn’t push me around.

A malicious grin eased across his face as he stepped back, then cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled. “Don’t let Shae fool you. She might act all high and mighty but …” Cole stared at me and paused. “The Princess likes to get fucked up the ass.”

Embarrassment burned up my neck and cheeks as I gaped at him in horror.

“How doyouknow, Cole?” a male voice asked over the snickers.

Several guys were making lude gestures and murmurs of slut traveled through the crowd.

Cole’s smile widened. “Normally, I don’t kiss and tell ...” Cole tossed up his hands, smirking as though it were all a silly game to him.

“He’s lying! I’ve never screwed—”

“Your brother?” a girl called out, practically cackling with glee.

My chest cracked wide open, and my heart bled all over the floor. How could he have humiliated me in public like this? I had officially met the end of my social life.

Cole looked down at me. “Had enough, Shae?”

“Fuck you. Take your cheap shots, but you willnotcontrol me. Ever.” I poked him in the sternum with my fingernail for emphasis.

“Have it your way, then.” Cole bent down, wrapped an arm around my thighs, then tossed me over his shoulder.

My scream split through the music as I slapped him on the back. “Put me down, Cole!”

To my horror, he ignored me and strutted toward the door. The sea of people parted, their snickers and laughter filling the air. Quickly, I checked his back pockets for his phone, realizing this was the perfect opportunity to grab it. Nothing. Both of them were empty.Zoe must have it, thank God! I knew my girl would come through for me.

Humiliation washed over me as he stepped outside and onto the front porch. Remington closed the door, and only then did Cole set me on my feet.

I gasped and sputtered as I brushed the hair from my face. “What the fuck is wrong with you? Do you get off belittling people in public?”

The left side of Cole’s mouth kicked up in a smile. “I told you I would toss you out if you showed up.”

My molars ground together. “What’s your problem? You’ve been a total bastard since you got home. I’ve not done anything to you, so why do you have it in for me?”

Cole’s focus fixated on my breasts, his tongue darting across his lower lip and a spark flashing in his ice-blue eyes. I glanced down. One of the buttons on my blouse had popped open. I suspected it happened when he threw me over his shoulder like a bag of potatoes.

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