“I guess his appearance tonight debunks that.”
Archie pursed his lips in thought. “True.”
“Maybe it isn’t anything salacious, and it’s more that he just doesn’t want to shit where he eats?” I suggested.
“That’s a thought, too.”
“Do you at least know which way he swings?” I asked.
“Sadly hetero with no bi-curious tendencies from what I’ve heard,” Archie pouted.
“That is tragic.”
“Yes, it is.” With a wink, Archie said, “Fuck, just seeing him caused my mouth to run dry. I’m going to grab another bubbly.”
I giggled, which I never did. It could only mean I was already feeling the alcohol and shouldn’t drink anymore. Despite that fact, I said, “Grab me one, too.”
He bowed. “Yes, my lady.”
A very unladylike snort escaped my lips. I was barely alone before Hudson appeared at my side, waving a green ribbon in his hand. “Ah, I see you’ve found your prey.”
“Archie’s going to love him.”
After tossing back his whiskey, Hudson eyed the ribbon in my hand. With a frown, he asked, “Why do you still have your ribbon?”
Trying to play off my insecurities, I merely shrugged. “No one has asked.”
“They must be fucking blind.”
“Maybe they smell the lower class on me,” I teased.
“Bullshit,” Hudson replied. After gazing around, he asked, “Where’s Archie?”
“Had to grab some champagne after seeing the Beast live and in the flesh.”
Hudson’s dark eyes bulged. “Holy shit. He’s really here?”
“So it’s true he’s a celebrity? I thought Archie might be exaggerating,” I replied.
“Forget celebrity. He’s a fuckinglegend.”
Holding up my hands, I said, “Trust me, it’s very evident why he has such legendary status.”
“Oh, it’s not just about his look. Apparently, he fucks like a beast.”
At those words, my gaze once again went to the man in the corner. Just imagining what it would be like to fuck him caused wet heat to pool between my thighs.
Archie returned and handed me a topped-off champagne flute. “Don’t look now, but the Beast is on the move.”
When I jerked my gaze to the corner, Archie groaned. “I said don’t look.”
Once again an annoying giggle tumbled from my lips. “Oops, sorry.”
Hudson chuckled before taking my new champagne away. “I’m pretty sure you don’t need this.”
“Fuck me. He’s coming our way,” I remarked.
My statement caused both Hudson and Archie to jerk their gazes to the Beast. As he slowly prowled across the room, a scantily dressed woman stepped into his path. Gazing up at him, she waved her ribbon in front of him.
