She meets my stony stare. “But you said if I opened up, you’d tell me about Madison.”
“And I kept my side of the deal. I acknowledged that I know of her,” I reason.
Her bottom lip trembles. I don’t think she’s going to cry, though. It seems more from outrage. She sinks her teeth into it, and it draws me in closer. She has no idea how alluring she is. Like a moth to a flame, I’m drawn to her.
My lips lightly brush against hers, nearly to the point you’d swear it didn’t even happen. I whisper against her lips, allowing her to taste a hint of my words, to sample the Jack I’d thrown back earlier. “How bad do you want it? The information? What will you do for it?”
She admits, “Whatever I have to. I’ll do whatever it takes.”
A groan escapes me before my hand moves to the back of her head, and I dive in. I suck her plump bottom lip between mine, nibbling and coaxing her mouth to part for me. Once she allows it, my tongue slips inside, tangling with hers. She doesn’t follow or hide away, but rather, meets me head-on. Our mouths fight for dominance, and it’s one of the most erotic experiences I’ve felt with a stranger. This woman makes me want to consume her and drown in her every whim.
Her hands move to my chest, fisting my cut in her grip as she holds on. She’s rooted in place as our lips come together, feeling the others out. This woman was made for me, the kiss alone has thoughts whispering in my mind to strip her this very second and fuck her. My caveman instinct tells me to lock her away and claim her before anyone else has the chance. I could own her, fuck her until she relents and calls me her ruler. Those thoughts spiral through my head as we selfishly ravage one another until the spell’s broken. I’m left hot, my blood boiling in my veins for her, wanting more.
“Ma’am.” A throat clears, and I let loose a savage roar to the fuck stick who interrupted us. His eyes widen, but he holds his ground, a few feet away from us. He silently watches as Alice backs away, releasing her hold to smooth the thick leather under her palms. Her breath comes in soft, heated pants as we part, our stares locked on one another. I could rip that motherfucker in two for ruining such a perfect moment.
Alice clears her throat, throwing a brief glance at the dickweed. She nods, telling me, “I need to go. It’s getting late, and my father will be expecting me to call first thing to relay what I’ve found out so far.”
“You want to know more, you’ll come back.” I drive the point home with a stern glare at her and the jackass who’s too close for my liking. She better fucking come back. She’s got me hooked already, and I’ll hunt her ass down if I have to. One thing’s for sure, she and I aren’t finished yet.
“Promise me,” she demands right back.
I let loose a snort and bark, “Fuck promises.”
Alice murmurs, “If you want me to come back, you will promise me.”
The woman is going to be my undoing. I want nothing more than for her to return and give me more time, a chance to sink deep into that little cunt of hers. “Fine,” I relent, my voice gruff with irritation and pent up desire. My palm slides away from her hair, landing on my thigh. “I should take you home.”
“On the back of your motorcycle?” she asks.
I shrug it off like it’s nothing. Although, it’s a pretty big fucking deal for me to offer.
“Maybe another time, but thank you.”
I nod and stand, holding my hand to help her up. She takes it, adopting a beautiful smile in response. I mutter, “My brothers will leave you alone. I’ll make sure they don’t fuck with you…if you come back, that is.”
“I appreciate that, Ripper. I can assure you, I’ll be seeing you soon.”
I don’t say anything else as we walk toward the club. There’s nothing for me to say. She might come back, she might not. In my lifestyle, chicks like her rarely double back, so I won’t hold my breath. Doesn’t mean I won’t hunt her fine ass down, though. Some people wait for fate to take control, but in her case, I’ll make fate