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Her pink, shiny lips curved upward. “Thank you, Chance. You have your leather jacket on. Riding?”
He remembered the many times he had taken her riding. He had even bought her a leather jacket of her own to wear. He nodded, looking at her pink lips sucking her drink through the straw. His cock hardened as he remembered the many times those lips had sucked him. Shit. He had to get his thoughts away from stuff like that or he would throw her over his shoulders and take her home. He would tie her to the bed and not let her go until she agreed to give him another chance. “Yeah, it’s been too long. Maybe we can take a ride after work tomorrow?”
“Maybe.” He had expected a no. A maybe felt like progress. He had to remind himself he couldn’t rush her or she would close up.
He turned his head to see Quinn had Chase by the hand and was leading him to the dance floor. He did not look thrilled. Chance looked at Hank to see what he missed.
Hank sipped on his beer. “Red wouldn’t take no for an answer. Poor sap looked panicked. I tell him to mingle more, but he is always working.”
“Should we rescue him? She is a bit scary,” Chance asked Hank seriously. Chase had his heart broken once and had closed th
e door to romance and dating. He worked and slept.
Noelle swatted his arm but laughed. “She is not. Quinn is a confident woman. I don’t know why men get so insecure about that.”
Chance put his hands up in surrender. “Okay. Chase is a big boy. Let him deal with her.”
They relaxed, and Chance was thrilled to see Noelle’s genuine smile. Hank was telling her some jokes and had her laughing. He made sure to keep his hand on her hip or thigh. He didn’t want anyone flirting with her.
Eventually, even Quinn stopped glaring at him. The atmosphere was light and happy.
He heard his name being called. He turned his head and groaned when he saw Carly headed their way. Damn it. Why now? She reached them and ignored everyone but him.
“Baby. I have been waiting for you.” Her words were slightly slurred, and he knew she had too much to drink already. She grabbed on to his arm. He looked at her long red nails and shuddered. “Let’s dance and catch up.”
“We have nothing to catch up on, Carly,” he said coldly, pulling his arm away from her. She looked stunned, then looked at Noelle as if it was her fault.
“Please. You hanging out with the mouse again? You need someone more exciting and experienced, Chance.” Carly put her hands on her hips. Her blouse was too low-cut, and he could see a peek of her red bra underneath the black shirt. “We belong together. You told me the night we shared that amazing kiss.”
“I may have been drunk, but I know I did not tell you that, Carly. We barely spoke that night,” he argued. What the hell was wrong with her? Her eyes were narrow and red.
She smiled, but he could see the cruelty in it now. How had he been so blind as to deem her harmless? “Well, that is true. We were too busy making love after the mouse scurried off in tears.”
Chance felt Noelle tense up beside him, and he wanted to strangle Carly. “Carly, you need help. Do you actually believe all the lies that fall out of your mouth?”
Carly looked at Noelle. “Afraid the princess will break it off with you again. I can’t believe she took you back after you cheated on her with me.”
“Get lost, Carly. You are so drunk. I can smell the liquor ten feet away,” Chase told her firmly, sounding fed up. “I hope you are not intending to drive.”
“Want to give me a ticket, deputy?” Carly snorted, looking unafraid. “This is outside of the city limits. You have no say here.”
A blonde girl came up behind Carly. She looked at the group and swallowed nervously. “Come on, Carly. We’re heading out to Lance’s house.”
Carly looked annoyed by the interruption. “Go without me. Chance will take me home.”
“You have got to be kidding me,” Chance stated, looking at her like she lost her mind. “Go with your friends, Carly, and leave us alone.”
The blonde gave them an apologetic look and dragged the cursing Carly away.
Hank shook his head. “That girl is demented. I would watch my back if I were you, Chance.”
Noelle rubbed her arms as if she was afraid. Chance hugged her. “I won’t let her hurt you ever again, Noelle. You don’t believe her, do you?”
Noelle shook her head. “I saw a crazy look in her eyes I never saw before. Maybe I was so busy being jealous I didn’t notice.”
“Maybe she is drinking heavier than she was before. I have heard the rumors, but I try not to listen to gossip.” Quinn spoke up, setting her empty drink glass down. She looked just as worried as Noelle. Chance hated that Carly ruined their good vibes.
“She had her license taken away for DUIs. Her stepdad had us keep it all hush hush. He was afraid it would hurt his chair on the city council.” Chase frowned. “She belongs in a rehab center, but her parents are too worried about their positions in this town to care.”
