Evangeline smiled at her. “You look like you’re having a great time.”
“I’m up waaaay past my bedtime.”
“Me, too,” Evangeline said.
“I can help with that,” Sin murmured.
Fighting against the smile was futile and she flashed him a brief one. Sinclair Develin never ever played fair.Damn this beautiful, frustrating man.
The song ended and the bandleader announced it was time for the bride and groom to cut their cake. Most everyone made their way over to the table.
Dakota lifted his daughter. “Good meeting you, Evangeline. Thanks again for letting Sammy sit with you.”
“It was my pleasure. Bye, Sammy.”
She waved as her dad whisked her toward the cake-cutting ceremony.
It was then that she realized she and Sin were still holding each other. More like clinging for dear life. She peered into his eyes, begging herself to get her emotions under control. “There are a lot of women who would be thrilled to play with you, but I’m no longer one of them.”
And with that, she pushed out of his arms and walked away. Not because she wanted to, but because, this time, it was absolutely necessary.
4
Uninhibited
Sin admired Evangeline’s curvy backside as she disappeared into the sea of guests. He could chase after her and ask her to stay. He could also invite her to join them on Maverick’s yacht for a romantic cruise down the river. But he wasn’t the type of man who played his hand. Years ago, he learned to keep his cards close to his chest.
He’d let her go and do his research, first. Knowledge was power.
The throng of women who’d been following him around all evening made their move.
“Hi, do you remember me?” asked an attractive redhead.
“Evening, ladies.” Sin acknowledged the women with a smile. “Everyone having a good time?”
The ringleader stepped closer. “I’m ready to get outa here. Can I grab a ride from you?”
His phone buzzed with an incoming text, but he ignored it. “You should stay,” he said. “The party’s just getting started, but I can call a car service if you need to leave.”
A tight knot pinched her brow, then she sidled up to him and held up her phone. “How ‘bout a selfie. I need a post where I can get thousands of likes. Things have been kinda flat for me.”
He stepped out of the picture before she could pose. “Social media’s not my thing.” His phone buzzed with a special ringtone and he lifted it from his pocket and answered. “Hold on.”
“I’m available,” said the blonde next to her.
“I’m sorry to decline such beautiful women, but I’ve got to say no.”
The redhead leaned close. “I give great head.”
Turning away from the women, he put the phone to his ear. “What’s going on?”
“I’ve got a guy here who doesn’t understand the word no.” The GM of his club sighed. “Big D called him a ride, but he refuses to leave. I’m two secs from calling the cops.”
“I’m on my way.” Sin hung up and regarded the women. “If you ladies would like free passes to Uninhibited, my driver is taking me there now.”
The two who’d spoken up jumped at the chance. The other four hugged them goodbye and retreated into the crowd.
He called his driver as he made his way out of the ballroom. “Pull up out front.”
