She rose on her tiptoes. “I’ve never seen a show like that.”
“I would imagine not.” Women walked in and out of the restroom, making it impossible to have an intimate conversation. “It’s late and we’ve had a long day.”
Rejection flashed across her face.
Dammit.He didn’t want to hurt her. “I’m trying to do the right thing here,” he murmured. With a light hand on her back, he guided her toward the front door.
“Leaving so soon?” asked Big D.
Colton pressed a folded hundred into his palm. “Thanks for tonight, Big D.”
Big D pushed open the door. “You betcha, Mr. Lockhart.”
Colton and Brigit stepped into the chilly night. He removed his suit jacket and covered her shoulders. “I’m parked across the street.”
She furrowed her brow, but didn’t move. “Why do you belong to a club like this?”
“It’s complicated.”
“I dated this guy who needed porn to get aroused,” she said as she searched his face. “But that’s not you.”
“You arouse me, every time you’re near,” he murmured. A smile ghosted across her lips as Thursday night foot traffic tromped by.She liked that.
“So, is that why there are so many cameras in your home?” Shivering, she pulled his jacket closed.
His guts churned.She thinks I’m a predator. “Chad recommended the surveillance system to ensure our safety. There are no cameras in the bedroom suites, but even if there were, I would never spy on my employees. My interests involvewillingparticipants.”
“I’m sorry.” Brigit broke eye contact. “I didn’t think you were spying.”
“It’s okay. The club wasn’t what you were expecting.”
Pinning him with a sultry gaze, she scooted closer and her coconut scent wafted in his direction. “And what do you do with thesewillingparticipants?” she whispered.
Debating, he stared into her eyes for a long moment while the electricity swirled around them. “I like watching strangers fuck.” Colton clenched his jaw muscles and waited. Would she resign on the spot? Would she lose all respect for him? Of one thing he was certain. Brigit Farnay wouldn’t hold back.
She slicked her tongue across her lower lip. “That’s so erotic.”
Mother of fuck, what was this woman doing to him? Her raspy voice made his balls ache. He hardened and sparks burned a heated trail through him. God, he wanted her. Desperate to kiss her, he pulled her into his arms.Do the right thing.Pressing his lips to her forehead, he closed his eyes and breathed her sweet scent. Then he released his hold. That about killed him.
Slowly, she opened her eyes. They were black with desire.
She’s making it impossible to stay away.They walked in silence to his car. She’d barged into his world and yet here she was, by his side. Was there nothing he could say to keep her at a safe, respectable distance? He opened the passenger door.
Instead of getting in, she stared into his eyes. “If I thought you were a monster, it wouldn’t be because of this.” After handing him his jacket, she dipped into the vehicle.
He draped his jacket on the backseat, then slid into the driver’s seat. “Buckle up.”
She belted herself. “Did you start with magazines and porn?”
Heading toward Virginia, he remained quiet. He should change the subject. Discuss work. Turn the tables and barrageherwith a stream of questions. Hell, he’d hired herno questions askedeven though her mysterious past had violently landed in her living room.
At the red light, their eyes met in the darkened car. “No magazines, no movies.” Though he’d guarded the origin of his secret from the world, he wanted her to know. “My childhood was complicated and challenging.”
“Mine was a little weird, too. I doubt we could find a person who could stake a claim on normal.”
“Tell me about your childhood.”
“I was an only child. My parents obsessed over me and encouraged me to excel.”
