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She catches me checking her out and looks at me through heavy lashes, and something takes off inside me.
Just because I won’t indulge in one-night stands doesn’t mean I don’t notice women. And I’m noticing everything about this woman. And I’m trying to ignore it but failing. I’m not ready to end our conversation. When she orders a drink, I signal to the guy behind the bar that it’s on me.
“Thanks,” she says, offering me a dazzling smile.
Christ, what I could do to that mouth.
“Your uncle’s gym, was that in Boston?” I ask, dragging my bourbon to my lips and taking a mouthful.
Surprise shimmers on her face.
“It’s your accent. I used to live there,” I explain.
Her smile is beautiful.
“Geez… kickass in the cage and smart,” she says.
It’s cheesy, and because we both know it, we laugh and the ice starts cracking. She accepts her drink from the bartender and takes the stool beside me.
She offers me her hand. “My name is Rory, by the way. Rory Jones.”
“Ares.”
“I know.” Her smile is beautiful, her grip hard as we shake.
I glance over at Paw showing a brunette in a Ramones T-shirt how to line up a shot. He’s got her bent over the table as he guides the pool cue through her fingers. When she sinks the ball, she turns around and crushes her red lips to his.
When I turn back, I ask, “So what are you doing here tonight, Rory?”
“I’ve come to see you.”
“Me?”
“I’ve been watching your fights. I wanted to meet you.”
“You have? Why?”
She tilts her head, exposing her throat. It’s flawless and creamy, and I can’t help but picture my teeth grazing along the soft flesh.
“You intrigue me.” She glances over to the bachelorette table, then back. “But then, I guess I’m not the only one.”
She’s forward—I like it.
“You saw that, huh?”
“Saw it. Heard the plan. But I knew you wouldn’t go for it.”
“How so?”
“You never do.”
The fact she’s obviously been watching me for a while should make me shut this down. But I’m too distracted by the way she bites into her cushiony lips to worry.
Both me and my dick.
Paw interrupts and leans over my shoulder. “I’m heading back to the clubhouse. Don’t forget to pick up tonight’s check from Oscar on the way out.”
Behind him, the girl in the Ramones T-shirt is licking her lips as she checks out his ass.
