TINA'

earby tables. "I mean, who doesn't? It's one of the biggest in the city. And this club is called Ace of Spades..." I trailed off, narrowing my e

ub," he said, his tone nonchalant. "He's the social one in the family. Dragged me out t

of him, brought it to my lips, and downed the liquor inside

k," I said politely, fl

ng to get you another one, but you're welcome anyway." He chuckled and downe

ly. Maybe it's his first time d

while my older sister is against it. What a

maybe she's just looking out for yo

of myself... you know what, just forget I said anything," I joked nervously, trying to mask my slip-up. He chuckled sof

p. Like a furnace fueled by coal, it rose and spread across each of my skin.

he fabric of my strapless black midi-length flared dress, its lack of s

't accept freebie

n a low and concerned voice. His hand brushed against my thigh ac

lled away. I wanted his hand in them. I began to crave his touch which was

y, not-" He paused, visibly flustered. "N

n from his striking blue orbs to his nose and finally to his rosy lips. They looked soft and succu

ina? Va

d upright, blinking rapidly. "Yes," I answered,

. "Are you okay? You're sweating and breathing hard. Do yo

y, not caring that he was

let's get you

't make out what he said, but the bartender nodded his head in agreement. Christian turned ba

me as I wobbled on shaky legs. Slowly and carefully, he guided me out of the dimly lit club, toward his car. He unlocked the doors, led me

body. My skin felt like it was on fire, and my pulse raced uncontrollably. It was as though

how it

a rich man's son? Tayl

t's the case, I might as well make money

sked, my voice strained and

sked, looki

dn't you? To rape me right?" I blurted out, watching as his body froze. "Well, you can't have free sex. Drop some bills, let's get

st really be

? Do you think I want to have sex with you? I promise you Valentina, I didn't spike your drink." He explained, before turning b

n here?" he asked suddenly, reaching for the

ou drugged too?" My surprise wa

dri

you, and I ended up as collateral damage," I s

me entirely. I leaned my head back against the seat, my body trembling. "I feel s

tronger every time I glanced at Christian. It was humiliating, but the drug had

ief from thi

osened his tie from his collar and I felt more turned on seeing his skin. Christian reach

nance. Our gaze locked into each other's, the silence made our heavy breathi

here was no space between our faces. His breath was hot against my skin. I gazed at him from under

"We shouldn't be doing this, Valentina. We're under the influ

whispered softly, my voice bare

off by the moment. The kiss deepened by the minutes, it was electric, fueling the heat between us and I found myself responding with a hunger that surprised

ere discarded carelessly, forgotten in the heat of the moment. The world outside, the

g wheel, and it let out a loud honk

ld on," he murmured, reaching down to recline the seat. The steering wheel ret

everything felt wild, reckless, and complete

ce of desire and needs. Seconds turned into minutes, the night an endless train of whispered names and share

uld mark the beginning of something far