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Instead of spreading mine, he’s hiking a leg over my lap and straddling me. He grabs my hands and brings them to his ass. My palms are flat against the stretched denim. Once he’s satisfied with their position, he brings his hands back to the front, each one on either side of me, resting on the back of the chair. He pumps his hips, only making slight contact with each upward thrust. What I really want to do is raise my hips in time with his for more contact. Instead, I savor the moment, imagining what it would be like with him thrusting into me. Naked. The muscles in his backside move and flex with every swivel. The worn denim of his jeans is rough against my fingertips as I give his backside a gentle squeeze. His hands move to grip the side of my head and he tilts it up. Lust and desire swirl in his eyes. My heart rate spikes and my breathing quickens knowing he sees the same in mine.
The music stops, but Van doesn’t move. He continues to stare into my eyes, then his gaze drifts down to my mouth. Once again, I think he’s about to kiss me and if he did, I wouldn’t stop him. My lips part, almost as an invitation for him to press his lips to mine. He tilts his head and moves a fraction of an inch closer. My eyes flutter closed. He’s about to kiss me.
Suddenly, loud clapping and cheering comes from all around us. My lids lift just as Van pulls away. He moves off me so he’s no longer straddling me, but his gaze never leaves mine. Slowly, he takes a step back, and then another, before he’s turning around and retreating to the room behind the curtain.
FIVE
SUCH A CASANOVA
Van
I was seconds away from pressing my mouth to her soft, plump lips. To claim her. Let her know I wanted more from her. Instead, the clapping from her friends burst our lust filled bubble, and I retreated. What the hell am I doing? Since my life was thrown into a tailspin four years ago, I’ve lived life in the moment, but chalk this up to be the craziest thing I’ve ever done.
I yank the singles from my underwear and place them on a chair sitting in the corner. I fasten the button of my jeans and grab the bills, flipping through the stack before shoving them into my pants pocket. As I pull my shirt over my head, a voice from behind me causes me to spin around.
“That was a good show. Everyone had a good time.” Holland pulls the curtain to the side, creating a hole large enough to poke her head in.
“Thanks. All part of the job.” I assume that’s something a stripper might say.
“Can I come in?”
“Yeah.” I wave her in as I pull the hem of my shirt the rest of the way down. Her gaze lingers on my stomach before she realizes she’s staring and looks away. Even in the dim light, the blush covering her cheeks is visible.
“So anyway, I wanted to give you the rest of the money.” She hands over a white envelope of cash. “You can count it if you want, but it’s all there.”
“No, I trust you.” I tuck the envelope into my pants pocket with the other bills. “So, what are you doing after this?”
“Everyone is pretty tired, so I think we’re going back to our hotel.”
“If you want to stick around for a while, I’ll be here. We can do some actual dancing.” The last thing I want is for this night to be over. I’ve gotten the appetizer. Now I want the main course. The sparkle in her eyes give her away. Girls like her need to be challenged. Don’t ask, but demand. So, I switch tactics. “Come dance with me.” This time it’s not a question, but a statement.
“Oh, I don’t know. I don’t want to leave my friends.” She turns her head to glance at everyone else.
With my fingers, I grip her chin and direct her attention back to me. “Your friends will be fine. Come dance. Don’t be so uptight. Let loose.”
“I am loose.” There’s a little defiance in her tone. I can’t help but quirk an eyebrow. “Not like that.” She huffs and rests her hands on her hips.
“Then prove it. Come dance with me.”
Several seconds pass before she exhales a huff in defeat. “Fine.” She holds up her pointer finger in the air. “One dance.”
“That’s all I need.” I smirk.
We exit the small room and I stroll over to the stairs. Before descending, I turn around, and she’s talking to her friends. I’m assuming she’s telling them she’s going to the dance floor with me. My suspicions are confirmed when five heads, all wearing the same wide smile, swing toward me. I give them a small wave and a smile of my own. Finally, she saunters my way. The lights glimmer off her dress, causing it to sparkle, and I imagine slowly peeling it off her body. One strap. Two straps. And then it floats to the floor, leaving her in nothing but a thong. Quickly, I shake that thought from my head. One thing at a time.
Once at the bottom of the stairs, I spot the burly bouncer and flash him a cocky grin. He glares at me as if he wants to eat me for breakfast. Luckily, I’m with Holland so his breakfast will have to wait. I turn around and hold out my hand. She glances down at my open palm before placing her hand in mine. Her gaze wanders up to mine as a smile covers her face.
“Such a gentleman.”
I lean down so only she can hear. “Believe me, you wouldn’t be calling me a gentleman if you knew what I want to do to you right now.” Her cheeks flush crimson. “But first, let’s see what kinda moves you’ve got.”
With her hand in mine, I guide her to the dance floor, squeezing in between bodies until we find enough space for the both of us. I spin around so I’m facing her, my hands go to her hips as hers wrap around my neck. Both of us sway our hips to the music. Her fingers play with the hair at the back of my head. The innocent touch sends all my blood rushing south. I don’t know how she does it. The simplest touch from her drives me wild. One of my hands slides to her lower back, resting above the curve of her ass. I tug her so her body is flush with mine. My hips grind against her. She tilts her head up, a seductive smile gracing her lips.
Bending down, my warm breath whispers across the shell of her ear. “That’s what you do to me.”
She throws her head back in laughter. “Oh, I’m sure any girl rubbing her body against you would cause that.”
“Well you’re not just any girl. And right now, it’s all you.” I drag my fingertips up her spine of her open back dress. Even though it’s hot in here with all the people, a shiver takes over her body.
