Sliding Into Second by Ella Jade

drink?”
    “You’re going to be difficult tonight, aren’t you?”
    “You really know how to clear out a room.” She laughed, ignoring his question. “The look on my father’s face was priceless when you walked in with his other daughter. He never saw that coming.”
    If you only knew. “He didn’t seem pleased.” Nic rested his hand on her bare thigh, resisting the urge to slip it under her dress.
    “He was never your biggest fan.” She shrugged. “That’s history though.”
    “You look amazing tonight.” He leaned into her face. “But there isn’t much to this dress at all. It leaves little to the imagination.”
    “You don’t have to imagine.” She gently touched his lips with her fingers. “You know what’s underneath it.”
    “Does everyone else have to?” He pressed her fingers to his lips, kissing them as he stared into her eyes.
    “Jealous?”
    “Possessive,” he growled. “I’m not ashamed to admit it.”
    “Please.” She toyed with his bottom lip. “After the way that hostess has been flirting with you all night? You have no right to be possessive.”
    “I hadn’t noticed.”
    “I don’t believe you.”
    “I don’t care if you believe me.” He pulled her chair closer to him. “The only woman I noticed tonight was you.”
    “You and my sister make quite the team.” She tilted her head, eyeing his lips. “What did you promise her in exchange for her help in undermining me?” Her wine scented breath fluttered across his mouth. “She’s so determined.”
    “We’re not undermining you.” He placed his fingers behind her ear, resting his palm on her cheek. “We’re just making you see things my way.”
    “What if I don’t want to see them your way?”
    “You will.” He brushed his mouth along her jaw. “You have no choice.” His dick stiffened when she inhaled, thrusting her breasts forward and pushing them into his chest. “You’re making things hard.”
    “I hope so.” She set her hand in his lap. “I like when you’re hard.”
    “Naughty girl.” He moved her hand to his knee. “I meant you’re making it difficult for me to not ravish you in public.”
    “Then take me home.”
    “If you’re ready.” He was a bit disappointed she wanted to leave so soon. “I can have the valet hail us a cab.”
    “Just so we’re clear.” She reached under the table and pulled out a bag that appeared larger than a purse. “We’re not going back to my place.”
    “We’re not?”
    “I believe this morning you demanded that I spend the night with you.” She pointed at what he now realized was an overnight bag. “I came prepared.”
    “You do like my demanding side.” He smirked. “I knew it.”
    “I’ll let you know when it gets out of control.” She nipped at his bottom lip. “But tonight I want you just like you were last night.”
    “How was that?”
    “Rough.” She kissed him. “Untamed and unforgiving.”
    Fuck! “Let’s go.” He stood and extended his hand for her. “This is going to be the longest cab ride of my life.”
    “Maybe not.” She cuddled into his side as he took the bag from her. “I could make it an interesting ride.”
    “Let’s save it for the bedroom.” He cradled her against him as they walked out of the dining room. When he kissed the top of her head, he took in her peppermint scented shampoo. She always smelled so good. “I love the way you smell. The way your scent lingers on my skin after we’ve been together.”
    “I thought about a few things too.”
    “I’ll bet you did.”
    “I’ll show you when we get to your place.”
    “You’re killing me,” he groaned.

Chapter 8
     
    Sage’s head spun as they made their way into Nic’s suite. What was she thinking finishing that bottle of white wine all by herself? She wasn’t a big drinker, more of a social one. But seeing him walk into that restaurant in a suit and tie, clean-shaven and donning that sparkling smile did things to her. Things that she