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“I’m just saying. If we could somehow get into the Devil’s Playground and see what the deal is… it might make you feel a lot more comfortable with the situation. I mean, maybe it’s just a place he goes for drinks.”
Nick raises a brow at her like Kat has officially lost her mind. “Aren’t there less scandalous places to have a drink?”
“I’ve been to a private club before. It wasn’t that scandalous,” Kat argues.
“A private sex club?” Nick prods.
Kat throws her palm in Nick’s face as if silently telling him ‘talk to the hand, buddy.’
“I agree with Kat. These places may offer the opportunity for more, but everyone who goes there isn’t looking for some kinky hookup.”
All three of us look at Huggie curiously. Is he trying to make me feel better?
“So, say you could get in there, Poppy. What if you saw Broadie getting a lap dance? Would that be all you need to stop seeing him?” Huggie asks.
I sit back in my chair. Broadie and I have never had the monogamy conversation. I don’t have any right to assume he’s only with me. But he knew my past. And he was honest about his. Why would he pursue anything with me if he still wanted to hook up with women in a sex club?
“Honestly, Nick, I think it would. I realize we haven’t had that discussion. But I’m thirty-eight years old. I’ve lived enough heartache in my short time on the planet that I don’t need to be involved with someone who’s interested in playing games.”
“That’s fair,” he says without any judgement.
Kat giggles.Did I miss something?
“What’s so funny?” I ask.
Her face is almost red, she’s laughing so hard. “I can’t believe the main thought going through my head right now is that it’s a shame Nick didn’t have a membership before we were together. I mean, color me intrigued!”
Nick pulls his goofy wife into his side and buries his face in her hair, whispering loud enough for all of us to hear. “I can take care of that for you if you’d like, Mrs. Barnes.” This only causes her to laugh more.
“I don’t think so. But I wouldn’t mind going, just to see what all the fuss is about. Do you think Sebastian has a membership?”
“Trust me, Sebastian, didn’t need a sex club to get his rocks off.”
I watch the two of them laughing while my heart is dying inside. I was really falling for this guy. Kat must notice my dejected expression.
“Oh, I’m sorry, Poppy.” She reaches for my hand. “I didn’t mean to make this worse. I wish I knew someone who could get us in so we could give you the answers you’re looking for.”
“Uh, hmm.”
All eyes are now on Huggie.
“I can get you in.”
CHAPTERTWENTY-FOUR
BROADIE
“Roxanne, get Broadie another scotch, please.”
“Yes, Mr. Black.”
“Thanks, G. What’s going on? This didn’t feel like the usual boys’ night when you summoned us.” I notice Becket and Derek wearing a concerned expression and sit up in my seat. “Did something happen?”
“I don’t think so, but I’m a bit worried,” Becket says, taking a pull from his beer. “Remember that chick that Derek and I were watching the last time we were here? I swore I recognized her from somewhere. I thought it was from here, but I’d remember sleeping with a girl that tall.” He tilts the amber bottle back once more. “With heels, she’s almost my height. I tend to like them shorter and curvier. Derek hasn’t hooked up with her either, but had the same feeling of déjà vu.”
My eyes flick to Derek, and I notice this is more than trying to put a name to a face. He looks alarmed. “Well, you know I haven’t slept with her. I haven’t been with anyone here in years.” I blurt.
Roxanne returns with my drink and I accept it eagerly.
