Adam is Wrangler.
Our new dealer.
The guy I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since meeting him last night.
Adam is drop-dead gorgeous with his strong jaw, lush dark hair, beautiful emerald-green eyes, and a body honed to perfection. All I’ve thought about since last night is what it would feel like to roam my hands over those broad shoulders and trail my tongue along the grooves of those rock-hard abs while grabbing onto his bulging biceps. And how it would feel to have him thrusting inside me as he screwed me senseless.
My thoughts have shocked me.
Because it’s been forever since I’ve lusted after any guy in this way.
His eyes penetrate mine, seeking permission, and I subtly nod. “You want to go with him?”
I’ve no clue how he’s here, or what he thinks he’s doing, and I don’t know him to trust him, but I’d still rather stay with him than go with Wes.
I shake my head. “I want to stay here with you.”
“That wouldn’t be smart, Emily,” Wes warns, and anger bubbles up my throat.
Fuck. Him.
He’s not going to blackmail me into doing his bidding every time he feels like it. If I don’t take a stand now, he’ll trample all over me. Challenging him is risky, but I doubt he’ll tell my parents.
At least not yet.
Not while there’s something to gain. He enjoyed my lips on his cock, and I know he’s banking on more.
If he turns me in, he’s saying no to more sexual favors. That’s not part of his playbook.
Although I could be wrong.
Hecouldgo straight to my parents and tell them everything.
Maybe it’snotsmart to antagonize him, but life is all about taking calculated risks. I don’t want to look weak in front of Adam or Scarlett,andI don’t want Wes thinking I’m his little puppet bitch.
Adam must sense something coming, because he pulls me in closer to his side, keeping a firmer hold on my waist. His spicy and citrusy scent wafts around me, reeling me in. He smells incredible, and, against my better judgment, I instinctively lean closer.
“Wes?” A stunning blonde with sultry brown eyes and a rocking body materializes at his side, looking at him with a frown on her face. “I thought you said you couldn’t come tonight?”
Wes’s jaw tenses, and he murmurs something under his breath. Plastering the fakest smile on his face, he turns to the girl, winding one hand into her hair. “Changed my mind, babe.” He pecks her lips. “I was just asking if anyone had seen you.” She notices us for the first time, blatantly eyeing Scar, and then me, from head to toe. A satisfied grin slips over her mouth as she instantly dismisses us as competition, and I release the breath I’d been holding.
Maybe I can get rid of the asshole without publicly challenging him. Blondie showing up like this has done me a huge favor.
Scar flinches, steam practically billowing out of her ears at Blondie’s quick dismissal, and her claws reappear. I brace myself for it. “Aw, how cute,” she deadpans, planting her hands on her hips. “Barbie’s finally found her Ken.”
Blondie narrows her eyes to slits. “And has the junkie slut found a loser boyfriend yet, or has every guy here already used your skank ass?”
Wes chuckles. “Play nice, darling. It’s not Scarlett’s fault she came out of the womb with her legs automatically open.”
“Is that the excuse you use every time you open your mouth and shit spills out?” I snap, pissed on my friend’s behalf.
“Wow, Emily. I wonder what your parents would think of your foul mouth?” It’s a veiled threat, and it should force me to back down, but the alcohol in my system is making me recklessly brave.
I step up to him. “I wonder what yours would think of your blackmailing ways, asshole.” I pin my eyes on the blonde clinging to his side. “Or maybe I should have a private conversation with your girlfriend.”
Wes’s fists clench at his sides, and his eyes flash with dark warning as he leans in close to my ear. “Careful, slut. I like your fire, but push me too hard, and I’ll push back even harder. It won’t be pretty.”
Adam’s body tenses, his intense green eyes shooting daggers at Wes, and I wonder how much of that he overheard. “It’s time for you to leave. Both of you.”
