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Fuck–I’ve never felt this way with any female, much less a human. I don’t even know if I can maintain control much longer.
“I appreciate an honest response.”
I stop dancing and escort her off the dance floor toward the closest side door. Once we’re past the caterers, I pull out my phone and call Tony. “Bring the limo to the secret entrance to pick up Ms. Evans. She’s ready to go home.”
I need to get her out of here. Away from me. I’m losing control here. The scent of what can only be a smear of her blood makes me want to tear the room apart to damage her foes.
Madison blinks at me. I end the call and hold her gaze as I tuck it back in my pocket. “There’s no need for you to stay and suffer. I may demand your blood, sweat and tears for other projects, but certainly not this one.”
“Oh, I’m fine. Really.”
I expected her to protest. She may push the envelope on many things, but she never gives less than one hundred percent to her duties.
“Your feet hurt and you’re tired, I can tell.”
Her shocked gaze searches my face.
Damn. I revealed too much. I’m not supposed to notice or care about my employees.
“I thought I was covering pretty well.”
“You have. But I don’t want your blood on my conscience.” I put a hand on her back and lead onto the service elevator.
As soon as the doors close, I realize my mistake. Madison’s scent blooms around us, filling the small space. Everything in me screams to whirl on her and claim her.
It’d be so easy. She fits into my arms perfectly–I know that from dancing. I could tip her back, ravish those red lips. Rip off the dress and lick her sweet scent from the source.
My heart thuds behind my breastbone. I force myself to stare straight ahead at the bright buttons marking our descent.
“So this is the secret exit.” Her voice is low and husky, pure seduction. She’s killing me. “Why do I get the feeling that you use it often?”
“Because you know me well.”
“You could leave with me. I mean–I don’t meanwithme, with me. But at the same time as me.”
The muscles in my groin tighten painfully. If she’s not careful, I will leavewithher, with her. “No. My sister would skin me alive.”
“Are you sure? Your assistant could craft a perfect excuse.”
“I’d like nothing more than to escape the ball, but I promised Ruby I’d do my part.”
She nods. “Enjoy the rest of your evening.”
“Oh, I won’t,” I assure her.Not without you.
She tosses me the most dazzling smile. “In any case, thank you. I had a nice time.”
I don’t mean to do it. I swear I was trying to push her away–to get more distance between us.
But suddenly, I find I’ve pulled her close. Her lips part on a gasp, and I bend her back with a growl. I claim her mouth like a villain. She tastes like honey and spice, and I drink of her like I’m dying of thirst. She shudders against me, melting in my arms.
Fuck. What am I doing?
I can’t do this.
I draw back to take a breath and get a leash on myself, but she grabs my lapels, tugging me closer.
The momentary illusion of control vanishes.
