Total pages in book: 31
Estimated words: 28977 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 145(@200wpm)___ 116(@250wpm)___ 97(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 28977 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 145(@200wpm)___ 116(@250wpm)___ 97(@300wpm)
Cyrus makes his way towards us and I decide I’m thirsty.
“Let’s get a drink,” I chirp as I grab Sammy’s hand and pull her off the dance floor.
I can feel Liam right behind me. He’s so big and intimidating, but I’m not nervous about his size or what he’ll do to me. There’s kindness in the way he looks at me. Tenderness in his touch. I don’t know anything about the guy, but I’ve been around my share of assholes. He may seem like a big bear to other men, but I can feel that he’s different.
I lead us over to a table in the back where Sammy’s brother is sitting. When we get there Liam slides into an empty chair and guides me onto his lap smoothly. I don’t fight it because that’s where I wanted to be the whole time I was on the dance floor. His big body molds against mine and I have to stop myself from moaning at how good it feels.
Sammy plops down next to us, waving to Dolly for some drinks.
“Told you she was here to give him a hard time,” Derick says as he takes a pull of his beer.
I feel warm lips against my neck as Liam kisses down my neck and to my shoulder. It feels intense yet natural. Like he’s done it a million times. Who is this guy and why don’t I want him to ever stop?
“Hey, tourist,” Derick says to Liam. “She’s like a sister to me, so if you fuck her over I’ll fuck you up,” he says with a smile on his face. “And I’ll get away with it, too, because the sheriff will help me.”
As if on cue, Cyrus slides into the last chair at the table. “Ditto,” he says before turning his sights on Sammy. He leans in close to her and the two of them have a private conversation. I can’t make out what they’re saying, but Sammy is still pissed and Cyrus is just poking the bear.
The image of Liam with Vicky pops up in my head and I can’t help myself. “Were you having fun at the bar?”
“Who are you talking about? The woman I’m after was pretending to ignore me while giving me a show.”
He nips my shoulder and I have to bite my lip to keep from smiling. Of course it makes my insides warm to hear him deny wanting her. But I knew he was watching me. That may have been why I put a little bit more sway in my hips.
“Blond, big tits,” I add and turn back to look at him. His eyebrows pull together and he shakes his head.
“Still no clue.”
“She was talking to you while we were dancing.”
“That woman who smelled like a perfume factory? I asked her to step away and not touch me.” He makes a face like he’s smelling something foul. He shakes his head and leans down to press his nose to my skin. “I like the way you smell. Like the beach and coconuts,” he whispers, and my whole body heats up.
I look back over my shoulder at him and our eyes lock. I glance down at his lips and I want to kiss him again. Everything in my body is telling me to go for it, and just as I lean in there’s a loud screech as Sammy slides her chair back and stomps off.
I was so lost in what Liam was saying that I missed what they were talking about. Cyrus starts to go after her, but Derick grabs his arm to stop him. It’s probably just more drama between the two of them. I wish they’d just admit they’re in love already and have a dozen babies. It’s only a matter of time.
We watch as all three of them exit, leaving Liam and me alone.
“Did you really ask that woman not to touch you?” I say as I turn in his lap to face him.
“I don’t like when people get in my space.”
“I’m in your space,” I say, wiggling in his lap, then realize the hard ridge against my ass isn’t the chair. It’s right between his legs and bigger than anything I could have possibly imagined. I gasp audibly as he groans and his hand on my hip flexes.
“Sorry.” My cheeks heat, but I don’t pull away. If anything, I lean into his hard length, trying to get closer.
“Never be sorry for that.” His voice is rough and his eyes seem to darken.
“Do you wanna get out of here?” I blurt out the words before I have a chance to change my mind. I feel bold and turned on and I want to do dirty, bad things with this hunk.
“Damn straight I do.” He stands up and grabs my hand. “I’m really close. It’s a place called the Mermaid. Do you know where it is?”