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Chapter 1
Drew
Four Years Earlier
“Um, it’s a hardone… Okay, Cinderella.”
“Great choice.” My friend, Logan grins across the table at my date, Kelly. His eyes drop to the neckline of her low-cut dress as she giggles, making her large breasts bounce.
I roll my eyes. Subtlety is not Logan’s strong point. I knew the minute we arrived that Kelly was more his type than mine. It wouldn’t be the first time we’ve swapped mid-date.
“How about you, Sophie?” Logan turns his attention back to his actual date, who’s sitting opposite me at the table of the Italian restaurant.
We like to double date. We’ve been each other’s wingmen for as long as I can remember. Our mates, Tanner and Dax, sometimes mix it up and join us. Usually, it’s me and Logan; a pairing with an unrivalled first date success record. Successful meaning something that involves beautiful women and them moaning our names before the night is over.
Sophie smiles politely, tucking a stray strand of caramel-colored hair behind her ear. She came straight fromwork to meet us, which explains her white blouse and gray pantsuit, and the way her hair is swept up in a classic style. She’s quiet and focused, a direct contrast from Kelly-jiggly tits, who’s spent the past ten minutes talking about the wedding of some reality TV star.
“Well…” Sophie rolls her lips before they settle into an accepting smile as she joins the game. She doesn’t want to be here. It’s obvious from the way she’s subtly checked her watch five times since she arrived.
I notice the way her eyes narrow at the corners as she thinks. It’s the first time I’ve had dinner with one of the country’s top criminal prosecution attorneys. Ironic really, considering mine and Logan’s colorful past. One that resulted in me spending six months in a juvenile detention center for grand theft auto as a teen.
“Yes, do share,” I say, flashing a smile.
She takes a sip of her wine, eyeing me over the rim.
I lean back in my chair as I continue my assessment of her. Apart from the obvious—the curvy body and beautiful face with glossy, full lips that are both kissable and fuckable—she’s unlike anyone I’ve met on a date before. She’s filling in for Kelly’s friend at the last minute. A fact she was keen to get across as soon as she arrived. Like the possibility of anything happening as a result of this night was completely out of the question. But she’s not wearing a ring. And hasn’t mentioned a boyfriend. So her attempt at closing herself off has done nothing but pique my interest in her.How is she still single?
“And they have to be a cartoon character?” Sophie asks Logan.
He nods, confirming the rules of the game.
“Legally Blondeis a film, so Elle Wood’s doesn’t count,” I add, running a thumbover my bottom lip.
“Wow, original.” She arches a brow at me, and the corners of her lips twitch.
“You mean, you don’t have a furry canine hiding in your purse? Damn,” I murmur, my eyes leisurely roaming over her face and coming back to her mouth.
This time, I get a small hum of amusement from her as she smirks. “No. Just the balls of my last date.”
Logan guffaws, slapping the table before pointing at Sophie. “You’re funny.”
“Smart,” I counter, holding Sophie’s gaze. “Wit requires a person to be smart.”
Sophie inclines her chin, accepting my compliment, before she lifts her glass of wine and takes a sip. “Who’s your cartoon hero then, Mr. Harper? Seeing as we’re sharing.”
I pretend to think, although I know my answer. This is one of Logan’s favorite party tricks, asking who their cartoon hero is. You can tell a lot from someone’s answer. And that nugget of information helps oil the wheels of success for the remainder of the night. Kelly, choosing Cinderella, for example, is showing her desire to believe in fairytales. A few chivalrous gestures from Logan—re-filling her glass, standing from his seat should she visit the restroom—and soon he’ll have her eating from his hand… or dick.
“Well, it has to be Mufasa,” I declare.
Sophie’s eyes drop from mine to her wine glass, her brows falling.
“Simba’s dad fromThe Lion King,” Logan adds, as if further explanation is needed.
“Oh, I love Disney!” Kelly shrills, giggling again. Logan’s grin stretches wide as her tits threaten to break free from her dress. “And Mufasa is hot. You know, for a lion,” she adds as Sophie glances at her in question.
“Mufasa…” Sophie repeats, the words coming out soft and breathy through her pillowy lips as she looks back at me.
“Yeah, because he’s a powerful—”
