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“It means that what I told you at your house still applies. We are not a couple.”
He looked dumbfounded. “Who said anything about us being a couple just because we had sex?”
“Why don’t you say it louder. Maybe your friends didn’t hear you when you told them what happened between us. Or maybe the rest of the bar didn’t hear your exclamation.”
“Are you out of your mind? I didn’t say jack shit to anyone,” Snake hissed but crowded my space. “I sent you the damn wine to apologize.”
“You mean after sending thorny flowers? I got the message. I did when I was at your ranch. You don’t like me. Well, guess what? The feeling is mutual.” When I tried to walk away, angrier than I’d been before, he yanked me back, crushing me against his chest. His scent was just as intoxicating as before, which didn’t bode well for me given the fact my nipples were already poking through my sweater.
He allowed his eyes to fall, his nostrils flaring. “I guess we agree that we don’t like each other.”
“Nope. You can let me go now, but I do expect you in my office tomorrow. I will hunt you down.” Having his muscular frame pressed against me kept me electrified and the feel of his hard cock almost forced an audible shudder. I refused to give him the satisfaction.
He had the nerve to grin, which kept me quivering all over. “I don’t follow your orders.”
“We’ve been through this, cowboy. You know what I’ll do. Just let me go.” By now, there were about eight people watching us intently, not including his friends who were having a good ole time. I’d never been so embarrassed in my life. What was wrong with me? I should have left well enough alone.
“Fine.”
“Fine,” I repeated then managed to jerk my arm away. When I pointed my index finger, he growled and acted like he was going to bite it off. Then I spun on my heels, taking long strides back to the table. The girls had returned and every one of them was staring at me.
“What just happened?” Shelly asked.
“Nothing. Nothing at all, but I think it’s best I leave. The air in here is bad for me.”
Emily gave a pouty look. “Don’t go. Please.”
“I’ll make it up to you. I promise. I don’t think I can stomach remaining.”
Shelly started to laugh, leaning closer. “You have it bad for that man.”
“Stop it. I do not. He’s an arrogant ass and will always be. But I’m a professional and I’m going to leave before I do something I’ll regret.”
“Okay, girl.”
“Have fun, ladies.” I weaved my way through the crowd, stopping at the perfect location where I could toss him another hateful look.
Then I rushed outside, still hating the fact I was so attracted to him.
Men.
They were the bane of the universe.
* * *
Snake
“What exactly was that?” Hawk chortled.
“The son of a bitch deserved to be knocked on his ass,” I growled, the rush of adrenaline from sparring with her rippling through my veins. I’d warned him that if he ever laid a hand on my woman again, he’d be drinking out of a straw for six months. My woman. She’d made a point of letting me know how much she’d hated spending time with me.
Still, I’d never felt so possessive in my life.
I wanted her. Bad.
“I’m not talking about the bad cowboy. I’m talking about the girl. She’s gorgeous.”
Snorting, I glanced in his direction. “Piranhas appear cute until they open their mouths. That woman has long, sharp teeth and she enjoys gnawing her victims.”
