“No. We’ve all been there.”
“You haven’t been where I am right now.”
“We all feel weak from time to time. I know I have. We’re all human.”
She didn’t look convinced as she poked his biceps. “I don’t know. This feels genetically enhanced to me.”
She was definitely operating under a little buzz and it clearly hadn’t worn off yet. “I promise, I’m all natural.”
When they made it to the bed, she noticed the sick on the front of her dress. “Shit. I just bought this. It cost a mint.”
“I’ll send it to dry-cleaning for you. They’ll take care of it.” And if they didn’t, he’d find her a new one. “I can wait outside if you want to change.”
“No.” She spun and almost fell.
Alex righted her, pulling her to him. His hand landed on her hip. Her very luscious hip.
She looked at him, her face full of awe and sadness. “You look like Zeus.”
“Are you saying I look like an old man?”
“No, young Zeus. Glorious Zeus. You light up the sky.”
His voice grew husky. “I think the drink’s just making you see lightning bolts.”
“Not lightning bolts,” she whispered. “Stars.”
Alex let out the breath he was holding. He needed to stop this before he lost track of his good sense.
Steadying her, he removed his hands from her body. Being alone with her in her room, having her in his arms, was too much of a temptation. He wanted Dana, but this wasn’t the way he wanted her.
When he held her, and he would again, he wanted her completely sober, willing, and excited. Not with tears streaking her face.
She touched his chest, trailing her finger down to his abdomen. “Maybe you could just help me with the zipper and turn your back while I change?” The look in her eye made it clear she wasn’t so fussed about the turn your back part.
“I would love to, but I don’t think that’s a good idea right now.”
“Alex, come on. You can’t tell me you’re not up for it. I know you are.”
“I am, and I wish we’d had more time at Covet tonight.” He cupped her cheek. “But it was never my plan to get you drunk, and it was definitely not my plan to take advantage of you. If I’d known you had those other drinks….”
“It was just a couple of tiny bottles from the minibar.”
“It doesn’t matter. Dana, you were just in tears.”
“I’m not crying now.”
“Will you please talk to me? I want to help you.”
“There’s only one way you can help me right now.” She touched his cock.
Her touch was electric, stimulating every nerve ending in his body.Goddammit. He hardened, in spite of himself.
“Please, Alex.” Her eyes watered again. “I need to forget.”
Gritting his teeth, he removed her hand. “Forget what?”
“Never mind. I know when I’m not wanted.”
