She smiled. “Good.”
“I was getting worried. Men were surrounding you like bees to honey.
“Two of them were gay.”
He chuckled. “Wow, you are potent.”
She laughed, “I mean, they were just friendly. I got all the latest gossip. My ears are ringing. Besides, they were more of your fan club than mine.”
His eyes glittered. “You don’t say.”
She almost laughed out loud. Obviously from his nonchalant reaction, that wasn’t the first time he’d had a gay admirer.
He pulled on her hand moving her closer to him. “Come here.”
She obeyed.
He reached over with his free hand and gripped her thigh pulling it across his. His hand moved up and down her bare leg. He watched the action with interest.
“What are you thinking?”
He smiled slightly. “I’m thinking about how much I ache to have these wrapped around me again.”
“They’re yours.”
“You’re mine.” He moved forward and kissed her.
Then the car came to a halt in front of his building. He released her but there was a promise in his eyes.
Moments later Vern opened the door. Lance got out and took her hand to help her.
“Good night Mr. Hartley, Miss Easler.”
“We’ll see you tomorrow at ten.”
“Yes sir.” He shut the door and walked around the car.
Tammy’s heart sank. That was the time they were to leave for the airport. This would all end.
Lance didn’t seem to notice her sudden worry and she was glad. He turned and walked her toward the building. The doorman opened the door and greeted the both of them.
Once in the elevator they were alone for a moment. He turned the key and entered the code, and then leaned back against the wall wrapping his hands around the rail and staring at her. She could feel them on her—all over her.
The door opened, and he took her hand again. He didn’t say a word all the way down the hall and into his room.
Once inside he tugged on her hand and turned her to face him.
She risked a glance and saw the smoldering desire registering in his eyes. Her breath hitched in her throat.
“Breathe darling.”
She exhaled.
He moved close, reached behind her and unzipped the dress. After some expert maneuvering, he managed to drop the elegant expensive garment at her feet.
Knowing how expensive it was, she went to retrieve it.
“Leave it.”
