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“For an interview or to poach her?”
I chuckled at her questioning. She had no idea that I planned to take her newest client to possess her, trap her, and keep her. I would do whatever necessary to keep Ocean with me after being without her for so long. Even if I had to do things unconventionally. Images of her gazing up at me with her dark, beautiful eyes, while my hand splayed over her belly, pregnant with my baby, played on repeat in my head. “I know Ms. Heartfrom her early BNE days. I just want to check on her and make sure she’s doing alright.”
“I will let her know and give her the information,” she finally says. In other words, she won’t budge until she talks to her client. And if that is the case, I won’t be getting anywhere near her. Yet.
“That sounds good, Ms. Rosen. Thank you for your time.”
That conversation was almost a month ago. Since then, I’ve been tracking the shows Rise Above has and paying attention to any and all information on Ocean that I can get. Kyle tries to respond, but he’s with a new manager. They’re at new venues. Ocean appears to be going to a recording studio and the gym a lot. He’s been busy, and I’d rather he take care of her than be at my beck and call. I’ve noticed all my men, who now seem more dedicated and loyal to her, have joined her. Except for Beth and Theo. They are under BNE contracts and I can only imagine the pain that is causing my princess. I want to hold her. Tonight might be my best opportunity. She’s in Atlanta and then all of Rosen Records is taking a break and she’ll be out of the country for a few weeks.
I bought tickets to Rise Above’s last show at the club downtown. It was already being reported that The Kid and Ocean would both be there to support them in their VIP box. It was a good thing I knew the owner of the club, and he owed me a favor. Making sure to arrive before the crowds, I settle into my own VIP area, ready to wait and watch. I don’t have to wait long. The noise from the crowd grows louder, and soon, the room parts down the middle, making room for The Kid and Ocean.
Seeing her again after all this time, in person, is a punch to the gut. Tight, black jeans mold around her legs like a second skin. She’s wearing a Rise Above T-shirt that is cropped at the waist, showing a sliver of her bronzed, silky skin. I haven’t felt her skin against mine in forever and the urge to go to her andclaim her publicly rises in my chest. I want my hands all over her. She’s beautiful, perfect. That girl is my beginning and my end.
I watch as they head up to their reserved seats. It’s been speculated that there is a tour in the works for the performers. Ocean going on another tour without me isn’t something I can sit through again. The guitarist from the band looks at them, and when his eyes find Ocean, he smiles. One of those smiles. One I’m sure the female population in this club wet their panties over. She offers him a smile back and a little wave. My hands grip the arms of the chair while anger and frustration coil my insides. I should be the one who gets all her smiles. I glance right at Kyle as he finds me in the crowd. His eyes widen and he looks to Ocean. To his credit, he doesn’t flinch or even move from his spot. I send him a quick message. I don’t plan to leave here tonight without talking to her. I won’t leave Atlanta until I make a few things clear about our past, the present, and our future.
The concert itself isn’t bad. Each of the guys have their roles and their strengths. I have no doubt that with polish and practice, they will be a big success. It’s evident that Becks and Spyder lead the group. Except little Spyder boy can’t keep his eyes off of my future wife, and that is a problem.
It’s finally their last song and I need to place myself where I know Ocean will pass. I’ve studied the club, and thanks to the favor from my friend, I know the ins and outs of the building. If Kyle has kept his training and security how I taught him, I know exactly how he plans to get her out of here tonight.
Me
You will give us a few minutes.
I send him the message and watch as he discreetly checks it before glancing at her. I see the subtle nod of his head andcontinue on my way. From below the area, I can hear the crowd roar when the band is done. Followed by the stampede of leaving guests, the laughing, the crying, and the ruckus from the paparazzi. It doesn’t take more than a few minutes and I hear a small crowd moving toward the alcove I’m in. I recognize one of my guys pass by first. My heart thuds in my chest knowing how close she is to me. I catch her right as she walks by. Her mouth opens in shock, to scream, but I’m already pulling her into the small, private space. Kyle calms everyone down and stands guard. I hear very little protest from them but a few throats clearing, indicating they aren’t comfortable with her out of their sight.
Her eyes widen when she finally realizes who is holding her captive. I smirk at her in the shadows, my hand gliding to her hip and pressing her against the wall. “Shhh,” I murmur as I take my hand back from where it’s clamped over her lips. Her chest rises and falls against me. With our height difference, and the realization she isn’t wearing high heels, my body curves over hers. The predatory feelings I have for her love it.
“Let me go.” Her chin angles up and she raises a hand to try and put some distance between her body and my own.
“I will,” I promise her, “but first, I need to know that you’re alright. You left BNE, you’re ignoring me. I want to make sure you’re safe here.”
She glances away from me with a huff. “I don’t need you to be worried about me. I’m doing fine without you in my life.”
My forehead drops to hers and I feel her intake of breath. Being this close to her again after all this time is doing things to me. I can’t get enough of how she feels pressed against my body. I can’t take any deeper breaths of her scent into my lungs. “Ocean.”
Her lips purse together and the unmistakable shine of tears coat her eyes. “You said you’d let me go.”
“Baby, don’t ask me to yet. I need to hold you. It’s been so long and I’ve been dying to get back to you.”
She scoffs and her hands try again to push me back. “It’s been so long? And whose fault is that? You left me, remember.”
My hand slides up and cups her face. I hold her so tight she has no choice but to see me, and I let her see it all. “I did it to protect you.”
“You did it to protect yourself. Congratulations. I hope having your own company makes you very happy. Now, let go of me. I’m so angry with you and I never want to see you again.”
“I know you’re angry. If it had been up to me, if we were never in the public eye, if there was a way that it wouldn’t reflect badly on you, I would have stayed. I’m angry too, Ocean.” I place a gentle kiss on the crown of her head, as I have many times in the past. Her body softens and her hands quit shoving at me, but she doesn’t say anything.
“I’m going to make it up to you.”
“How?”
I glance down at her and tilt her face up to mine. “I’m going to give you everything you ever wanted.”
I place a kiss on her cheek, so close to her lips it’s intentional. But I won’t press her tonight. I’ve already pushed past her limit. I can feel it. The last thing I want is for her to shut down on me completely. Plus, if I kissed her now, it wouldn’t stop until I was buried inside her where I belong. “Go back now. Before your security comes in here.”
I step back from her and she flees into their safety. I wait and listen as they guide her out of the building before stepping out of the hidden nook.
“I thought they were joking when they said you came to our show.”
