Lead Player - Alex Grayson Page 0,37
she gives me is forced. It’s not openly disdainful—she wouldn’t want to give herself away to Enzo—but since I’m a woman and I know how women think and act around men they want, I have no doubt this woman is mentally clawing my eyes out.
“It’s nice to meet you too, Alaina,” she says with a sugary sweet tone, I’m sure for Enzo’s benefit. Dismissing me right away, she looks back at Enzo, her smile turning sincere once more. “I was hoping you would dance with me.”
“Actually,” his arm tugs me closer, “I believe I promised this next one to Alaina. But hit me up before the night’s over.”
He did no such thing, but I have no plans to call him out on it. Nova smirks at the crestfallen look on Heidi’s face.
Enzo thought I was joking when I told him last night that I hated the name Heidi, but I really do. It’s petty, I know, but I’ve never liked the name. It screams entitled bitch. Of course, that could be because there was a Heidi in high school that liked to torment people who she felt weren’t of her class.
“Where’s Allison?” Enzo asks, perusing the room and pulling me from my thoughts. “I want to introduce her to Alaina before the night ends.”
Heidi shrugs and glances around. “I don’t know. She was over at the refreshment table a few minutes ago.”
“We’ll catch up with her later.” He lets go of my waist and grabs my hand. “After I’ve had you in my arms on the dance floor.”
I flush and butterflies swarm in my belly. I really like the idea of dancing with Enzo. From her tight-lipped expression, Heidi doesn’t.
Too bad, bitch, he’s mine, Nova growls and bares her teeth in my head.
It’s amazing how much Nova and I are in agreement lately.
Enzo leads me to the rapidly-filling dance floor, and he spins me in place. I laugh as I settle my arms around his neck, and he pulls me so close my breasts are smashed against his chest. We’ve only been together for a few minutes, but his shaft is already turning rigid against my belly.
“It’s about fucking time I get my hands on you. You’ve been driving me wild in this dress all day.”
His words make me want to rub against him like a cat in heat. I’ve been on edge since last night, even after I fantasized about him in bed and had a visit from my little vibrating friend.
I play with the hairs on the back of his neck. “You clean up pretty nice yourself,” I tell him. “And besides, you’re the one who’s stayed away all day.”
He grins, and his dimple pops out again. How have I never noticed it before?
“Think anyone would notice if we slipped into a closet somewhere?”
I giggle. “Probably not, but there’s no way it’s happening. It took me too long to get into this dress. Once I come out of it, it’s not going back on.”
“I’m okay with that,” he says smugly.
My lips quirk up. I look around the room when I feel the heat of eyes on us. My gaze zeroes in on Heidi standing at the edge of the dance floor. There’s another woman with her, and they’re both looking at Enzo and me dancing. There’s a stark difference between the two. While the other woman looks on with a pleased smile on her face, Heidi’s expression looks irate. I feel an immaturish urge to stick my tongue out at her.
Ignoring her, I look at the other woman. There’s no doubt in my mind she’s Enzo’s sister. She has the same eyes and nose as him. If I thought Enzo was handsome, then his sister is breathtaking.
I bring my attention back to Enzo. “Heidi has feelings for you,” I inform him nonchalantly.
His brows jump up in surprise before they lower into a frown. “What are you talking about?”
“I thought she was going to yank out all of my hair and stomp on my face while we were talking to her.”
He actually chuckles. “I’m sure you’re wrong. I’ve known her since she was seven years old or something. I bet she’s just worried you aren’t good enough for me.” He tosses me a wink.
“Yeah, no, that’s not it. I know women, Enzo, and I know what jealousy looks like. She hated me as soon as you put your arm around me.”
“Or maybe,” he dips down and runs his nose up my neck, stopping at my ear. Goosebumps break out