Page 82 of Tantalizing Kings

“What is the dress code?” Alice asks.

“I don’t know.”

“Whatdoyou know?” Mia asks with a laugh.

“That he asked to hang out and I said yes. He said he would pick me up tonight. That’s it. The only thing I’ve gotten from him since was a ‘See you tonight, Pretty Girl’ text and that’s it.”

“I can’t believe you're going on a date with Grayson Taylor,” Alice squeals, flopping back on the bed and kicking her feet. “You're living every girl’s dream.”

“It’s not a date,” I remind her. “He’s engaged, Alice. We’re just friends.”

“Yeah, just friends who have plans to fuck each others brains out this weekend,” Emma teases, wiggling her eyebrows in the mirror.

“Stop.” I laugh. “This is weird enough as it is. I want to be friends with him. That's it.”

“Babe, I know you. You already had a crush on these guys. You're gonna get pricked by all of their dicks, and they’re going to steal your heart. I just know it.” Alice grins.

“Stop it. I will not.” Only, there’s a little part of me that fears she might be right. I’m attracted to them, sure, but every time I’m around one of them, they make me feel good too. At first, I thought their charm and sweet words were an act, but I’m starting to think it’s just how they are.

Preston... Well, he’s a dick, but when we're alone in the Chapel, I see him. And now I find myself wanting to fix him. I can’t. He’s not mine to do anything with. But if his time with me in the tower helps in any way, that’s something.

I fear I’m going to fall hard for them and get my heart crushed in the end. This is a risky game I’m playing because they can never be mine.

There’s a knock at the door and everyone freezes, eyes wide.

Alice scrambles off the bed. “I’ll get it!” She rushes out the door, Mia hot on her heels.

“No, you won't!” I shout, taking off after them. But I’m too slow and by the time I reach them, they have the door open and Grayson is standing there looking like some very bad choices I want to make.

He has his dark hair styled like he just got out of the shower, hanging over his left eye. He’s wearing a pair of dark brown slacks and a black suit jacket. He’s not wearing a shirt under it, allowing me to see a bit of his chest.

And to think I get to have sex with this man soon.

“So, what are your intentions with our girl?” Alice grills him.

“To take her out and show her a good time.” Grayson’s grin screams trouble, and I don’t miss how Alice blushes.

Grayson’s eyes flick over to me, and I watch as they darken. “I’m not too sure what I think about your outfit of choice. But it’s definitely going to get me arrested if someone looks at you.”

I’m confused about what he means when I realize I’m not dressed. My eyes widen and my cheeks heat. I’m standing there in the middle of the kitchen in nothing but a pale pink bra and underwear set.

“Shit!” I hiss and take off running back to my room as my asshole friends cackle like a bunch of witches.More like bitches.They just love to see me suffer.

I quickly change into a pair of ripped skinny jeans and a baggy sweater before joining them again.

“Sorry about that. I’m ready now.”

“I liked what you had on before, but this looks good too, Pretty Girl,” Grayson compliments as his eyes take me in.

“Don’t make us wait up!” Emma shouts as I grab my purse and jacket.

“You're not my mom,” I jest.

“No, but I bet he will be your Daddy.” She wiggles her eyebrows teasingly, and I glare at her while Grayson chuckles.

Spinning around, I narrow my eyes at him. “No. Do not encourage her. She will never stop.”

“Oh, come on, Sade. You know you love me,” Emma whines.

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