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“I wasn’t planning on making a move,” I reply, my own voice low with irritation. Because I saw her first. If anyone could lay claim on her, it’s me. But I know that Don technicallyhadher first, so I guess she’s his.

“Good. Because she’s not just some random girl. She’s important to me.”

I resist the urge to raise my brow. Don has never been possessive over the girls he’s fooled around with, this is different. There’s a protectiveness in his tone that I’ve never heard before.

“Got it,” I say, trying to keep my own voice neutral. “I’ll stay away.”

“Good,” Don says, clapping me on the back. “Let’s go grab a drink. We need to figure out what the hell is going on and who’s behind this.”

“And we need to give Candy her paperwork. She’s not filled out the questionnaire either.” Unable to resist needling him a little, I remind him, “And she has plans with Dash at the club.”

“Over my dead body does she,” he rumbles, making me chuckle with satisfaction. Guess I’m not the only one who’s got it bad for Little Miss Enigmatic.

2 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS

‘STARGAZING’ – KYGO (FEAT JUSTIN JESSO)

‘LITTLE BIT MORE’ - SURIEL HESS

CANDY

I wake feeling like a different person. If I thought Elle’s guest bed was comfy, it feels like sleeping on the streets compared to the guys’ guest bed. And I would know.

I flush.

I’m sleeping in my bosses’ guest room. My five very attractive and incredibly kinky bosses. I mean, I don’t know that they’re kinky per se, but to run a string of sex clubs you can’t exactly bejustvanilla can you?

As I lay there, my mind racing with all kinds of thoughts, a knock sounds at the door. Panicking, I pull the covers up to my chin and call, “Come in”. I’m relieved when my voice comes out pretty normal.

Dash steps in and greets me with a warm smile, instantly making me relax. There’s something about him that puts me at ease.

“Good morning, beautiful. I hope you slept well,” he says, his voice low and husky.

As I sit up, pulling the sheets up to cover my chest, my cheeks heat. Dash is tall and athletically muscular, with short dark hair and intelligent, mirthful eyes. He’s gorgeous, and there’s no denying I loved our kiss yesterday, but I don’t know what cameover me at the time. I shouldn’t have done what I did – especially knowing he’s one of the club’s owners – and now I’m nervous about the things he promised for me at the club tonight.

“I did, thank you,” I manage to reply.

Dash takes a step closer to the bed, his eyes roaming over my body but it’s not sleazy, just assessing.

“Good,” he says, his voice lowering even further. “The rest of us have a busy day ahead of us, but we want you to just rest and make yourself at home today. Don wanted me to pass on the message that he’s getting your friend’s flat cleaned up and then he’ll move on to your place.”

“Thank you. I should probably help him with that and—”

“It’s all taken care of. Don’t worry.” Dash leans in closer, his hand coming up to brush a strand of hair from my face. “Is there anything you need, beautiful? I’ve brought you some clothes to wear, but I’m more than happy to take you to get anything you need. Be it from home, your friend’s house, or the store. We want to make sure you’re comfortable while you’re here.”

Heat spreads throughout my body as I take in the intensity of his gaze. I shake my head, unable to find my voice. Dash chuckles softly and leans in even closer, his lips hovering just inches from mine.

“Don’t be shy, beautiful,” he murmurs, his breath hot against my skin. “We’re all here to take care of you.”

My heart pounds as he traces his fingers along my jawline, his touch sending shivers down my spine. I want to ask him why, why they’re all here to take care of me, but I can’t bring myself to voice the question. I can’t deny the attraction I feel for Dash, or the curiosity about what he and his friends have in store for me tonight.

“I...I’m okay, thank you,” I finally manage to stutter out, feeling embarrassed by my own lack of control.

Dash smiles knowingly and backs away, but his eyes slightly dim in disappointment. “Well, if you need anything, you know where we are.”

I nod as Dash takes another step away from the bed, making my body clench in anticipation. “I’ll let you get dressed, beautiful. See you downstairs for breakfast.”

I sit back on the bed as Dash turns and walks out of the room, my body thrumming in anticipation.

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