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Dexen screened every dancer and member again. He was nearby in case I needed him.
My men were sitting in the audience. They wouldn’t let me get hurt.
I was going to be fine.
I blew out a breath and shook my arms, trying to focus on Diesel’s music as he finished his performance. In with the good air, out with the bad.
The deejay’s voice rang out, giving Diesel his exit. The dancer appeared a moment later, coming down the short stairs to where I stood. Reaching up, he put his finger beneath my chin and looked me over. “You good?”
“Yeah.” I hated how my voice shook a little.
“I would have killed him if I’d been there.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle, nerves mixed in. “You would have had to get in line.”
He hummed before pulling me in for a quick hug and leaving the stage area. That was probably the most Diesel had ever said to me.
An assistant came over to tell me it was my turn, so I went to where Diesel just was and took my spot behind the velvet curtain. I shook out my arms again, stretched my legs quickly.
I could do this.
The deejay announced me as the next performer. My music started and it was like a switch flipped in me. Everything faded away. There was nothing but me, the solid stage beneath my bare feet, and the deep bass of the song thumping through the speakers.
The curtains parted and I was back where I belonged.
Every step I took, every fluid motion, it was the music pulling me from my mind, forcing me to let go and focus on what I was doing. I readily gave over, not wanting to be in control any longer. Dancing was my vice. Others drank or smoked or gambled. I danced. The only other thing that made me feel this good was being with Peyton and Perry.
The white mask I wore tonight was a comforting weight pressed gently to my face, hiding who I was though everyone knew. It wasn’t a secret anymore. I couldn’t give up my stage persona though.
My white bow tie was the first to go as I continued my dance. I used every inch of the stage, commanding the attention of those in attendance. I dipped and stood, undulated, brought my arms up, loving the stretch. Fuck, this felt amazing.
Normally, I didn’t show a lot of emotion on stage. The members wanted a fantasy, and we gave them that. They could imagine we were dancing for them so usually my face was neutral. Tonight, I didn’t try to keep my smile at bay. I let it overtake me, let the joy I felt being here wash over me, until I was nothing but a dancer. I was Ocean.
The second song brought me more joy than the first. When I stripped off my white slacks, I felt free. There was nothing holding me down. No one trying to keep me back. I danced like it was the premiere time slot at the club instead of the dinner rush. Every beat of the music commanded me to sink in deeper. To ride the wave it offered me.
Sweat dotted my skin by the time I took my exit. Dexen waited for me while I caught my breath. “You were stunning, as always. How do you feel?”
“Good. Really good.”
“Your leg doesn’t hurt?”
“No, Dad, I’m fine.” I resisted rolling my eyes since Dexen obviously cared about me.
“Private dances?”
I shook my head. “Not tonight. I don’t want to be with anyone but Pey and Perry.”
He grinned. “Your men are waiting for you in your dressing room.”
Now it was my turn to grin. “You don’t mind us doing… stuff in there?”
“Your room is as soundproof as mine. Live it up.” He winked and walked over to talk to the next dancer.
Leon trailed behind me as I carried my discarded clothes to my dressing room. I hoped Perry, Peyton, and I would at least make it home before the fun started, though knowing I not only had a private dressing room but also it was soundproofed, I was more than happy to stay here for a bit longer.
The moment I opened the door to my room, Perry was on me, his mouth pressing to mine as he backed me up, pushing me against the door until it closed. His tongue searched for mine and I became instantly hard.
“You were so fucking hot up there,” he said against my lips. “Goddamn, I couldn’t wait until you were done. I love everything about you but you’re mesmerizing on stage. Jesus, I need to be inside you.”
