Page 253 of The Heart You Kept

“That would be amazing.” I smile. “Thank you.”

“Now, I’m going to ask you again. Would you like a nightcap?”

“No. But I’ll take your dick in the shower.”

“Excellent plan.” He grabs my hand and leads me upstairs. “The ultimate nightcap.”

EDWARD

“Miss Sorenson has a friend joining us tonight,” I tell the guard on the marina.

“Yes, sir.”

“Just show them in when they get here.”

I walk inside as Alora walks down the stairs and holy fuck.

I let out a low whistle of appreciation.

She’s in a black strapless tight minidress with her long legs on display. Sky-high strappy black stilettos, her long dark hair is loose and bouncy and she’s wearing my favorite red lipstick. “You look fucking hot.” I grab her roughly. “Maybe we should both stay home.”

“You like?”

I turn her around so that her back is to me and I bend her over. “I fucking love.” I bounce her off my hips and feel myself harden. “I’m not even joking, let’s go upstairs and fuck.”

“Edward.” She laughs and swats me away. “Behave yourself.”

“Yes. This way.” We hear a voice. “They’re expecting you.”

I turn to see Thomas Stone walk through the door. “What the fuck are you doing here?” I demand.

“I invited him,” Alora replies.

“Wait.” Thomas’s eyes flick between the two of us. “You didn’t tell him?”

“What do you mean?” I growl.

“He’s the friend I’m bringing tonight. You said I could invite someone fun and friendly to help me meet new people. This is who I chose.”

“Over my dead body.”

CHAPTER THIRTY

ALORA

“Leave. Right now,” he tells Thomas.

“Edward.” I put my hands on my hips. “Where are your manners?”

“If you think for one minute that we are taking your male escort to a fucking party, you have another thing coming,” he growls.

“Shh,” I whisper as I close the door. “Keep your voice down.”

“I will not keep my fucking voice down,” he fumes.

“Hey, I can just leave.” Thomas points to the door with his thumb. “It’s fine.” He widens his eyes in an are you trying to get me killed gesture.

“Don’t you dare leave.” I turn to Edward and poke him hard in the chest. “Listen here, you.” I poke him again. “If you want me to live in and accept this ridiculous over-the-top world of yours. I’m allowed to choose my own friends. You told me to bring my friendliest friend.”