of the Heston Hotels?”
I laughed, thinking it was odd that of everything that I had just told him, that was the part of my story that caught his attention. Men. “Is that really a question that you want to use your second chip on?”
“Definitely.”
“Yes, I work at Heston Hotel in New York City. That’s how I was able to afford this fancy schmancy Heston Resort. They give a great employee discount. I moved to New York from Boston last month. I’m starting all over and doing what is right for me for a change. I’m going to start singing with Sienna again once in a while too, now that I am back in the same city again.”
Quiet again. I turned to look at him and his face was unreadable. He looked into my eyes and gently brushed the hair on my face back. Then he kissed me. A different kiss from last night, not a passionate, groping kiss, but a beautiful tender kiss. It took my breath away. I couldn’t remember the last time a kiss stirred so much inside of me. He watched me intently as I recovered from the moment. “Room service or Restaurant?”
I smiled at him. I wanted more than anything to say room service, but I was enjoying making him work for it a little bit. “Restaurant.”
He looked at me seriously. “Whatever you want, babe. But wear a dress and forget the underwear. I want to know that it won’t take me long to bury myself deep inside you after dinner.”
I probably should have been offended by his crudeness, but instead it turned me on. Two could play his game. “I’d like to use my first question.”
He arched one eyebrow in response, intrigued.
I volleyed his serve. “Do you prefer to be on the top or the bottom?”
His response was fast and dead serious. “I prefer whatever makes you yell louder when I fuck you harder than you’ve ever been fucked.”
I gasped at the instant visual that his words inspired in my head. Damn, I needed a cold shower.
He stood and held out his hand to help me up. He didn’t let go when I stood; instead he pulled me hard against his chest and looked down into my eyes. “And I’m going to have you both ways tonight anyway.” He smiled an evil victorious smile and grabbed my hand and started to walk into the resort.
Chapter Four
I drank a glass of wine as I got ready in my room for dinner. I was glad that Jack had said he had to take care of some business before dinner, because I needed time to pull my thoughts together. Sienna had made plans to have dinner with Tyler and we were singing at the top of our lungs as we blasted music from my iPod. I truly missed those moments, where we were both happy and singing and dancing. I didn’t even realize how long it had been since I’d felt so carefree.
I picked out a pale blue strapless dress that hugged my curves in all the right places. It was the dress I knew looked good on me and always brought me compliments. My legs looked long and lean under the short skirt and the pale blue showed off my dark tan. Last time I wore it, Michael had told me that the pale blue color in the dress matched my eyes perfectly. I left my long hair down, framing my tan face. The dress made me feel pretty and gave me confidence. Oddly, I wasn’t feeling as nervous as I had expected for my dinner date, and, more specifically, what was to come after dinner.
I was feeling good, and closed my eyes as I lost myself singing along with one of my favorite songs, when I turned and saw Jack standing in the doorframe. He took up most of the doorway and looked freaking amazing.
His voice was low and husky. “I was enjoying the show.”
“How long were you standing there?”
“Sienna opened the door for me on her way out. You look fucking incredible.”
I shook my head at his compliment and smiled, pretending I found his words harsh. “You have such a way with words.” They may not have been the most eloquent, but I felt them somewhere deep inside of me. His words were raw and honest.
My comment didn’t faze him in the
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