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I’ve lost track of the days, so I peek at the date on my phone really quick and see that it’s Wednesday. “Absolutely,” I say, knowing I have plenty of time to get to Vegas by Friday. “I’ll head back first thing tomorrow.”
“Great. Do you still need double beds in your complimentary room?”
“No, I’ll be coming alone.”
“Perfect, see you tomorrow.”
“See ya then.”
After disconnecting the call, I replay the conversation in my head.
“Where ya going alone?” Malice asks.
“Back to Vegas.” I hop off the stool. “I have to go pack.”
I make a mental note to text Mark later and let him know what’s going on. He’s still staying at Jez’s place, trying to process what happened with Malice, and that’s where his focus needs to be right now. Mark can always come to Vegas later if he wants, but family is more important.
Malice grabs my wrist when I try to step around him.
“Stop,” he orders. My narrowed eyes dart to his hand and then back to his face. “Talk to me. What’s going on?” he asks as he slides his fingers from my wrist to intertwine with mine.
I blow out a breath. “I have to get back to Vegas.”
“I gathered that much, but why do you need to leave tomorrow?”
I tell him about my conversation with Amelia and explain that this could finally be the big break I’ve been waiting for. When I finish, I stand on my tiptoes and kiss his cheek.
“I gotta go pack.”
I try to pull away, but Malice tightens his grip on my hand.
“I’m coming with you,” he says without hesitation.
“I’ll call you…” His words register. “Wait, what?”
Malice grins. “I’m coming with you.”
“What about the club?” I nibble on my bottom lip. “You can’t just leave. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone.”
Asking Malice to come with me hadn’t even crossed my mind, but now that he’s brought it up, I find the idea appealing.
More than appealing.
It would be a huge step in ourrelationship,or whatever this is. We haven’t had much time alone, other than our furniture shopping trips, since the fight to talk about where we stand, and this would give us a chance to do that. We’ve both admitted welikeeach other and had a few hot makeout sessions but haven’t really had a chance to explore our feelings. It seems like every time we set out to do that, something crazy happens.
“Hey, Prez” Malice looks past me, and I glance over my shoulder to see Soul striding toward us. “I’m gonna go to Vegas with Apple.”
“Asking or telling me, VP?” Soul smirks and crosses his arms.
“Telling.” Malice lets go of my hand to match Soul’s stance. “Seems like my Apple has a chance at a record label.”
My heart swells at him calling me his Apple. I don’t want to read too much into it, but heisoffering to come to Vegas with me. It would be great to have some time away from the club to get to know the man beside me better.
Even better if we do it naked.
My face heats, and I dip my chin. I peek through my lashes at Soul, and his mouth curves up as if he can sense what I’m thinking.
“Wow, that’s fucking awesome, Apple,” he says. “We’ll miss you around here.”
