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“I don’t know.”
“We’ve been here before, Straight Lace. Are you going to shoot me down again?”
“I…I…” I couldn’t speak. His soft, pouty lips had captivated me. They looked good enough to eat, or bite at least.Just one taste. What could possibly go wrong?
“Can’t you even answer?” he laughed, reaching out to touch the side of my face. “What do you want, Natasha?” Right then, I wanted to rip his clothes off and ride him until the dawn, but the logical side of my brain wouldn't let me.Look at the mess you got into sleeping with your last boss. Don’t do it!
“I…I…I want to have a drink in the bar.”
“Are you sure?” No! I wasn’t sure at all.
“Yes,” I murmured, standing up on shaky legs.
“I’ll join you then.” He reached his bedroom door before me, opening it and allowing me to exit first.
“Everything okay?” Diego asked when we joined him. Shane and Dustin had arrived at some point, plus a few faces that I recognized from the shoot.
“Yep.” Forcing a smile, I reached to pour myself some wine that happened to be on the table. I planned on finishing this bottle then passing out.
“Now I understand why you don’t go to parties. You’re a lightweight,” Alex teased while he and Shane helped me to my room.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I slurred, almost tripping over my own feet.
“Maybe I should carry you, Nat,” Shane suggested from behind Alex. I brushed off his comment, waving my arm around in a drunken manner.
“I’ll carry her.” Alex didn’t give me a chance to protest. He scooped me up in his arms and began to walk down the corridor, leaving Shane behind.
“I can walk, you know.”
“Oh, I know, but this way is quicker. I’m worried you’ll throw up on me.”
“I’m notthatdrunk!”
“You don’t weight much.”
“I’ll take that as a compliment.” I yawned as we reached my door. “You can put me down now.” Alex released me, and I had the pleasure of sliding down his firm body.
“Are you sure you don’t need a hand getting undressed?” He was teasing. Even drunk, I could read his eyes.
“I’ll be fine, thank you. I don’t have any zips at the back, otherwise I might have taken you up on your offer.”
“Straight Lace, are you flirting with me?”
“You wish,” I snorted, pushing him out of the way. “Goodnight, Alex.”
“Goodnight.” He leaned in close, his breath tickling my neck. Stumbling, I reached for my room key and went inside. At least I could blame the stumble on the alcohol.
I couldn’t remember the last time I’d had a hangover this bad. That would teach me to mix my wine. At breakfast this morning,Iwas the one that looked awful. Alex looked refreshingly good. His stubble was short, his hair tamed, and his eyes were wide and mischievous.
“Go on and say it!” I grumbled. “I know I look like shit.”
“I wasn’t going to say that, but youdolook a little hung over. Maybe you should take the afternoon off? Dustin and Diego can handle things.”
“He’s right. You look like death warmed up, Baby Cakes,” Diego commented with a mouthful of toast.
“No, I had all of yesterday off. I’ll be fine today. I just need some coffee.” Pouring myself a cup, I smiled over at him and Alex. “I’ve booked a few sessions with your vocal coach, too.”
“Thanks. Okay, well I need to freshen up.”
