Arrogant Heir (The Heirs #2) - Michelle Heard Page 0,21

drive to the club is filled with silence, and it begins to feel suffocating. By the time we stop at the venue, I feel a little nauseous. I get out of the car and suck in the chilly air.

Crap, I forgot to bring a jacket. I’m going to freeze my butt off later.

We all walk into the club, and half the people here already look drunk. Nate spots us, and with an alcoholic beverage in his hand, he stumbles closer to us.

Someone’s had too much to drink.

“Jase!” Jessica’s shrill voice can be heard above the music. “You made it.”

I let out a sigh as Jessica throws her arms around Jase’s neck, and having seen enough, I make my way to our usual table in the VIP section on the upper floor.

Sitting down next to Jade, I say, “I’m ready to go home.”

She lets out a chuckle. “Let’s go dance. You’ll be in a better mood in no time.”

I glance down at the lower floor, and seeing Jase talking with Jessica has me standing up and saying, “Yeah, let’s go dance. I need to get rid of some tension.”

I wait for Jade to kiss Hunter as if she’ll never see him again before we head to the dance floor. The music is electric and dancing with Jade is always fun.

I let the music sweep me away from all my worries. We stay on the dance floor for a couple of songs, and then Jade leans over and says, “Justin’s behind you.”

I glance over my shoulder just as Justin takes hold of my hips and moves to the beat with me. When he leans into my back, the acidic smell of alcohol drifts to me as he says, “You look hot, Mila.”

Not liking him behind me, I turn around. “Thanks. Are you enjoying the party?”

He nods, and a wide grin spreads over his face. “It’s even better now that you’re here.”

Shoot. Not wanting Justin to think I’m into him, I say, “Listen…” I lean closer to him, so he’ll hear me, “We’re just friends, Justin. I’m really not interested in dating you.”

Suddenly someone grabs hold of Justin and then punches him. I let out a shriek as my gaze darts to the guy.

My eyes widen even more when I see it’s Jase. He wraps an arm around my waist and yanks me against him, then growls at Justin, “I said she’s off-limits. You should’ve fucking listened the first time.”

Oh, God. Not this again.

Chapter 10

JASE

With my arm tightly wrapped around Mila’s waist, we stand motionless on the crowded dance floor. My gaze drops to hers, which is filled with shock.

One minute I’m still talking to Jessica, and the next, I’m punching Justin.

I’m losing my fucking mind over her.

Since yesterday I’ve been trying to think of a way to approach her, and then tonight, she looks like a fucking goddess.

I also picked up on the vibe that she’s trying to stay away from me, and I don’t like it one bit.

We’re the only ones not dancing when Mila begins to pull away, her gaze narrowing at me.

Her eyes dart around us before they lock on mine again, and then she says, “Seriously, Jase? What the hell?”

She’s managed to put a couple of inches of space between us, but I tug her back against my chest and wrap both my arms around her.

Her mouth opens, but I shake my head, which has her glaring at me. The closeness of our bodies makes a current of electricity flare to life.

The ever-fucking-present spark I can’t get rid of.

Loosening my grip slightly, I let one of my hands brush down to the curve of her ass, so I can keep her locked against me.

I feel Mila’s breath hitch, and then a burst of warm air fans over my neck. We might give each other shit, but in moments like this one, it’s clear as fucking daylight Mila’s more than just a friend.

Slowly, our bodies begin to move to the beat of the music while our eyes never break contact.

I watch as Mila’s expression turns from pissed to unsure.

Yeah, babe, me too. I have no fucking idea what I’m doing. All I know is I can’t stop.

Her green irises draw me in until I’m imprisoned by them.

Hesitating for a moment, Mila lets out a sigh, then lifts her hands to my shoulders. I can feel the warmth from her touch seeping through my clothes.

Her gaze scans over the other dancers, and when her hips move with mine, I know