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walked to the bar.
    “Are you talking about hot Miss Brandi and her sexy friend that just walked into the VIP?” the bartender asked.
    “Watch it, Marcus,” Shane growled.
    “Sorry, man, I didn’t realize Brandi’s friend was your date.”
    “After tonight he hopes for more than just that.” Jason chuckled, taking the glasses off the bar. “The lady with the curly hair asked for the green-apple martini. Brandi asked for her usual, pomtini.”
    “Danielle looks hot in that blue dress, man. Are you going to be able to contain yourself?” Jason teased.
    “I’ll be fine. Just take your woman and get out of here. You two have helped enough,” Shane mumbled.
    “Do you think Dani will be mad to hear that Brandi and I have been dating?”
    “Let Brandi deal with that. She’s her friend.”
    “I’m your friend and business partner, and I’m telling you to calm down. Don’t lay it on too thick or she’ll be running away in no time.”
    “Jason, honestly man, I’m not the same stupid kid that tried to get Danielle’s attention before. This is different. I definitely plan on getting her attention this time.”
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    The minute he walked into the VIP, she devoured him—from the top of his dark blonde hair, to his tanned skin, and over the faded jeans covering muscled thighs—with her gaze. An involuntary groan escaped her lips.
    “Down girl.” Brandi smirked.
    “Damn,” Danielle muttered. “Where is that drink we asked for?”
    “The guys have them.” She met Jason halfway and wrapped her arms around his neck. Since when does Brandi kiss men she isn’t with like that ? she wondered, watching her friend. Jason’s hands dropped to her friend’s waist, pulling her to him. “What is going on there?” she asked taking her drink from Shane.
    “Oh, Jason and Brandi? They’ve been dating on and off for about two years.”
    “What?”
    “You didn’t know?”
    “No, the hell I did not.”
    “They look good together.” He watched her.
    “Yeah, I guess they do,” she answered, swiping a glance at Shane. “Is there a reason I’m the last to learn about their relationship?”
    “I thought Brandi would have told you.”
    “I will grill her about that later.” Shane and Danielle watched the couple leave the VIP.
    “So I guess it’s just you and me.” He turned to her. “You look great, Dani.”
    He looked over her blue dress. The force of his gaze left tingles in its wake. “Why didn’t you get yourself a drink?” she asked, taking a sip of her martini and avoiding his gaze.
    “Because I don’t drink while I’m at work.”
    “You’re working tonight?”
    “I own the place. I have to stay up on everything going on without being under the influence.”
    “Okay, then. Are you able to dance while you’re here?”
    He smiled at her. “Are you asking me to dance?”
    “Not necessarily,” she mumbled.
    “Well I’m asking you.” He stepped toward her. “May I?” He took the drink out of her hands and placed it on the table next to them, not waiting for her response.
    “Won’t any of the people in the VIP take offense to the owner dancing with me? I mean really, I saw a few of these ladies give me a really mean look when you came over here to me. Aren’t you pissing off a girlfriend or something?”
    He didn’t answer her as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
    “You are not going to make excuses to keep from dancing with me tonight, Danielle.” He tightened his grip. Her breasts were firmly pressed against his hard body, and she watched as his eyes grew darker as he looked down at her. “There are no girlfriends to be jealous of anything. Besides, none of these women here compare to you,” he said against her ear.
    Her heart fluttered. I can’t believe I’m being wooed by little Shane.
    “You have a way with words, Shane. You continue to flatter me,” she purred as his hands ran up and down her bare back.
    “This is a fast song, Shane. Why are we slow