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A flash of red clears my thoughts. Through tinted windows, I watch Lily walk toward the SUV. She can’t see me, but she knows it’s my vehicle. The driver gets out and opens the back door for her. It’s only then she sees me.
The red sequined dress hugs her curves perfectly. Her dark hair flows across one shoulder in soft curls. The light makeup enhances her stunning brown eyes, eyes that bore into mine. She’s stunning. Her lips are held in a straight line as she climbs in, thanking the driver as she gathers up the tail end of her dress. The slit on her right leg opens as she gets in, but she quickly fixes the dress covering up all her honey-colored skin.
Legs that I remember being wrapped around me so many nights. I glance away as the driver gets back in, and we pull away from Lily’s apartment. I take out my phone and make myself busy as my thoughts spiral with memories of Lily in my bed. Smiling up at me as our bodies lay tangled under the covers.
“Where is this event?” She shatters the silence with her soft question.
I don’t look away from my phone. Call me a coward, but if I focus on her, I won’t be able to stop the primal need to take every bit of her.
“Kells,” I mumble.
“Will we be gone long?” She persists with her questions.
“I've got a room booked for us.” My cock hardens at the thought of us sharing a room.
“I’m not staying in a room with you. I can get a taxi home.”
My phone disappears as I look at Lily. She will constantly fight me every step of the way. Her eyes are narrowed, and she looks so fuckable.
“I have no idea what time the event will end; you will stay with me until the end.” My words are sharp.
Her cheeks redden. “I’ll stay to the end, Daniel, but I’m going home, then.”
I don’t agree or disagree. The rest of the drive, she remains quiet until we pull up outside one of my families' hotels.
The driver gets out and opens the door. I watch Lily’s backside as she exits the vehicle; I’m right behind her.
My hand lands on the small of her back, and she stiffens for a moment before she slowly relaxes as we enter the hotel. A waitress with a tray of champagne is waiting by the main double doors that lead into the event venue. I take a glass and hand it to Lily.
“Thanks,” she mumbles, taking it from me.
I take another glass for myself, and we walk through the double doors. The room is packed, and I sense Lily’s hesitation, but as I continue walking, she keeps her steps beside me.
All gazes swing to us, the newcomers. For me, I know it’s about who I am; for Lily, it’s curious stares at who she is and what she is doing here. I’ve only ever attended these events by myself and never brought anyone with me, so I know tongues will wag.
That’s exactly what I want to happen. I want everyone to talk about Lily being on my arm. But I also want to shield her from the stares. She seems to shift closer to me as the room settles around us. I nod at Shane and Shay, who nod in my direction. They are talking to some of the local politicians. That’s what this event is, a way to keep them all close to us with an extravagant night.
“Just stay beside me,” I say to Lily without glancing at her as we move toward a group of men. Darragh, my uncle and my father’s twin brother who is nursing a pint like always, and beside him are Jack and Richard O’Reagan. They are talking to each other. Darragh isn’t engaged, he's watching me advance, and he forms a smile as I approach.
“Young Finn.” He says with a smirk, his eyes dance with his recent fill of alcohol. I can sense Lily stiffens beside me. She never met my father, neither did I, but he was a topic I wouldn’t be speaking about.
“Darragh.” I nod at him in greeting as his gaze slides to Lily.
“This is Lily McGuinness.”
Everyone goes silent. Jack and Richard really take Lily in, and I feel protective of her all of sudden.
Darragh holds out his hand. “Lily, lovely to meet you.” Lily places her small hand in Darragh’s and accepts the handshake.
“This is Jack, my cousin.” I introduce him, and he glances from me to Lily.
“Nice to meet you, Lily.” His tone is light.
I know Richard won’t be as friendly.
“This is Richard, Jack’s brother.” He’s the eldest and the most ruthless.
He grunts something before leaning into Jack and whispering. He departs just as quickly.
