I deepen the kiss and try to drag her closer, but she laughs and then hops up. The ivory keys clang under her thighs as she climbs onto the piano’s glossy black top. She pulls me to my feet and yanks my body toward hers. Her dress rides up as she wraps her legs around me.
“You sure about this?” I murmur against her jaw.
“Wouldn’t have cleared the room if I wasn’t.”
Our mouths collide again, rougher this time. I skim my hands along the curve of her spine, stroking the bare flesh that’s exposed by her backless gown. She responds eagerly, tugging my shirt out of my waistband. But when she reaches between us, she finds me completely soft.
She eases back, panting slightly. Her lipstick is smudged. Pupils blown. “What’s wrong?”
I swallow hard, still gripping her hips. “Fuck. I’m sorry.”
Now she frowns.
“I want to want this,” I say with a heavy breath.
“But?”
“But I don’t. Not really.” My hands drop to my sides. “I’m in love with someone else.”
I step away from the piano and scrub my fingers through my hair. What the hell is wrong with me? Blake and I are done, and there’s a beautiful woman sprawled on top of a fucking piano wanting to have sex with me.
But I can’t make my body or my heart cooperate. They’re not even at odds with each other—they’re in perfect harmony that I don’t want to do this. Kissing her felt nice for all of ten seconds before it turned hollow, empty, like trying to light a fire with wet matches.
There’s a long beat before Mollie May lets out a little laugh and wipes the corner of her mouth. “Jesus, you musicians. Always bleeding from somewhere.”
“Sorry,” I say roughly.
“Don’t be.” She slides off the piano, smoothing her dress as if what just happened between us was no big deal. “Honestly, I was mostly curious if the mouth matched the voice.”
My answering laughter is equal parts guilt and relief. “Guess I’m off the tour?” I quip.
“Not a chance.” She flashes an impish smile. “That kind of sexual tension makes for great shows. I’m already envisioning at least one duet. Besides, I’m sleeping with one of the guys in the band, andhe’snot in love with someone else.” She steps toward me and fixes the lapel of my shirt. “You’re allowed to bring someone, by the way.”
I blink. “What?”
“My drummer always brings his girlfriend along. It’s not a big deal if you want to invite this girl you’re in love with. As long as they don’t mind living out of a suitcase for six months and don’t get in the way, significant others are welcome.”
“I haven’t agreed to anything yet.”
“Yes, you have.” She pats my arm. “Tour starts before Thanksgiving. Boston’s up first. See you there.”
BREAKING NEWS
New couple alert?? Mollie May spotted with MYSTERY MAN at charity event!
Looks like the annual Later Years Foundation gala in Nashville last night was a lot more exciting than expected… Cameras caught pop princess Mollie May getting cozy with a mystery man, sources revealing that the pair were inseparable all night.
But who is our mystery man? As of yet, nobody knows, but these photos have sent the internet into a tailspin and the internetsleuthson a hunt for answers.
Our exclusive sources reveal not only was the couple whispering to each other during the gala, but Mollie May’s staff cleared the entire ballroom after the event so the two could enjoy a little…privacy.
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Chapter 54
BLAKE
THE BRIAR MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM wins their next game, putting them on an eight-game winning streak. Which is sort of a miracle considering AJ would rather skate over Beau’s throat than pass him the puck. Yet that’s exactly what happens to secure the win: a quick pass from AJ leading to a one-timer from Beau. The home crowd screams as helmets fly off in celebration, and I watch in dismay as AJ skates away from his cheering teammates and disappears into the tunnel alone.
