Everything She Needs (The Everything Trilogy) by K.L. Shandwick Page B

come dancing with some of my friends? I said I wo uld meet with them afterwards.”
    Alfie’s lips curved upwards , and his slightly dejected look transformed into one of pleasure. “Wow, Really? You don’t mind…they won’t mind?” I shook my head.
    “Not at all, as long as you treat me properly ,” I said in all seriousness.
    “Have I done something wrong tonight?”
    I grinned. “No, but the night’s still young.  I want some boundaries.”  He held my gaze and nodded.
    “I only really have two . Touching where it is appropriate, I don’t mind you holding my hands, and I don’t mind getting a little hot on the dance floor, but your hands don’t touch me intimately otherwise, you got it?”
    Alfie pursed his lips in thought.  “I don’t touch you anywhere risky with my hands, other than dancing, that will be the agreement, right?”  He smiled . “Gotcha!” He winked cheekily.
    “Can I kiss you?” He smirked.
    “Only if I want that…I don’t know if I do, but I’ll say so, if I don’t,” I mused.  We flagged down a cab and set off to meet up with the others back at our usual old haunt, The Ministry of Sound.

CHAPTER 9 – BEER BOTTLES
     
    As promised Jack had put our names on the list at the door.  I grabbed Alfie’s hand and weaved my way through the crowds of clubbers to find my friends. The music filled me as soon as we’d stepped inside, and I was absentmindedly bobbing to the beat.
    I had texted Jack and knew roughly where they were at, so we didn’t have to struggle through hundreds of sweaty bodies until we found them.
    Jack was writhing suggestively behind a petite dark -haired girl, her outfit leaving little to the imagination.  His hands were on her hips as he moved behind her, watching the rhythm of her ass. He looked up and widened his eyes when he saw me then wiggled his eyebrows and gestured towards the girl grinning.
    I shook my head and , smiling, wagged my finger at him mouthing, “jail-bait.” She did look quite young, though.
    Alfie leaned into my ear . “Should I be worried about him?”
    I knew that he was asking, if I was in a relationship with him. “Jack? Yeah, you should always be worried about h im, he’s very important to me.”
    Alfie looked a little perturbed when David scooped me into his arms . “Hello, sexy lady!” he said, giving me a bear hug. Alfie’s jaw twitched.  We greeted each other then I introduced Alfie as, “my friend from Miami.”
    Jack somehow managed to drag himself away from his distraction and came at me with his knees bent and his arms wide.
    “Lily, you are the sexiest girl on the planet. Damn that fucking dress!  I should just shove everyone out of the way, clear the drinks off of this table with the back of my arm caveman style, and have my way with you right here.” He nuzzled into the side of my neck, sending shivers through my body.
    I giggled and swatted him, placing my hands on his chest and pushing him back.  He stood up straight and smiled down at me.
    “Firstly Jack, cavemen didn’t clear glasses from tables like that. Secondly, you know you’re all about the chase.  If you had your way with me right now, you’d have nothing to look forward to for the rest of the evening.”
    He chuckled, pulling me back to him for a hug and kissed my forehead, then leaned back to see me. “True as ever, Lily, the voice of reason.” He winked and grinned wolfishly at me.
    Alfie was looking extremely pissed at our whole exchange.  His jaw seemed locked tight, as his arm muscles flexed just as tightly when he clenched his fists.  He rammed his hands deep into his jean pockets, and I wondered if he was restraining himself. He looked very agitated.
    “Drink, Alfie?” David was currently getting a round of drinks from the bar.  Alfie’s eyes flicked to David.
    “I’ll have a beer, anything on tap…and a neat Jack chaser.” Jack’s head snapped round to look at David.
    “Great idea, Alfie . David, make her a