After the show, we headed to a club, but instead of an after-party like normal, the band and Sia discussed the contract with Rob Luxley. Apparently, there wasn’t much to discuss becausethey were only talking for about an hour before we were heading back to the penthouse suite for the after-party.
I’m cuddled into Colt’s side as we walk past our room and to the penthouse suite. Since tonight is a night of celebration, we decided to spend some time with the other band members.
We walk inside, and Johnny turns on the lights while Dingo heads to the sound system. The Slayettes are already here, and Jessi looks extra trashy tonight, wearing only a corset, black panties, and fishnet stockings. Her tattoos are on display for everyone to see, and I instantly sigh when I spot her in the room.
Colt walks me over to the L-shaped couch and sits on the end, making me squeal when he pulls me into his lap. I wrap my arms around his neck and lean in to kiss him. That’s when I hear a commotion. Turning, I watch Dragon’s Lair enter the penthouse, and I exhale, rolling my eyes.
Great! Just what I need.
I feel Colt’s hands on each cheek, turning me to look at him. “Don’t you move out of my sight tonight? You need to pee? I’m going with you. I don’t want Coslecki anywhere near you. Do I make myself clear?” he demands, looking down at me.
I gulp as nerves rush over me because I hate Jared, and the more anxious Colt feels when Jared is around, the more nervous I become.
It’s like a vicious circle.
A chain reaction.
ACatch-22.
So I nod in acknowledgment.
Usually, I’d put up a fight about Colt’s demanding behavior, but for this one, I’ll do exactly as he wishes, not only for his sanity but for mine as well.
Jared spots me immediately and comes strutting over like he owns the place. My lip curls as he winks at me, then sits beside us.
“Lovebirds, we gonna get wild tonight? We are celebrating after all,” he says, raising his eyebrows.
I scoff, and Colt’s hand grips tightly on my knee.
“I think we, as in Dee and I, will have a quiet one tonight. Thanks, Coslecki. Maybe you can get wild with some other, more willing couple,” Colt replies and looks over at Johnny, who’s at the refrigerator. He nods at us and brings over three beers.
Johnny sits on the table in front of Colt, handing us each a beer, then flips off the cap on his.
“Yeah, no worries, fuck face. I’ll get my own beer, shall I?” Jared hisses and stands to move off.
“Thank fuck for that,” I blurt out.
“God, I love it when you swear. It makes me hard,” Colt says, then takes a large, long gulp of his beer.
Johnny chuckles and moves from the table to where Jared was sitting next to us.
“Fucking Coslecki, waltzing in here like he owns the damn place. Dude, next time we go on tour, Dragon’s Lair isnotcoming with,” Johnny states, causing Colt to chuckle.
“Yeah, man, that’s totally cool with me,” Colt replies, clinking his bottle with Johnny’s.
I nuzzle into Colt’s shoulder, and his arm warms me as he wraps it tightly around my shoulders.
“Where’s Anna?” I ask Johnny.
“I dunno, she wasn’t feeling too good after dinner. I saw her head to the bathroom before. Actually, thanks, Dee. I might go and check on her,” Johnny says, standing and walking to the bathroom.
“I hope she’s okay? I did notice her looking a little paler than normal at the Staples Center.”
“Yeah, she probably drank too much last night or something,” Colt says as Jessi sits beside us. I exhale while Colt rolls his eyes.
“So, Dee, seeing as you won’t let Colt have any fun anymore, I thought maybe you could share him with me tonight. I’m getting antsy. I need a Colt fix. And seeing as you won’t share him, I thought we could tag team,” she says, running her finger up Colt’s arm.
He flinches away and shakes his head with a loud exhale.
