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“I’m sorry to disappoint, but it will have to wait.”
“Maybe we can find a coat room to fool around in.”
I looked at him horrified. “You would scandalize me to get your rocks off?”
Austin gave me a lopsided grin. “Absolutely.”
He bent down to kiss the creamy flesh above my cleavage and cleared his throat several time. I smiled at him.
“Tease,” he mouthed.
This time it was true. I was teasing him. The event was being held at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. Austin couldn’t help himself, kissing my neck and chest while our car waited in line to let us out at the entrance. This was an industry event of top brass of all the production companies, including producers and directors. Typically, I shied away from this type of event, but now that I had a boyfriend, I wanted to go.
The Grand Ballroom was elegantly decorated, and we grabbed champagne off the tray of a passing waiter as we located our table. I scanned the room, and I felt a bolt of fear go through me as my eyes settled on none other than JJ Wentworth. He was sitting with a pretty young blonde woman who was tastefully dressed in an emerald green gown. His arm was draped around her shoulders. I quickly looked away, but not fast enough as Austin followed my eyes.
“Do you know him?”
I hissed. “Unfortunately, yes.”
“An old boyfriend?”
“Hardly.”
“Who then? You’re afraid of him.”
“Is it that apparent? It’s JJ Wentworth.”
Austin looked away from me and shot daggers at the man who had cornered me as if I were an object for his pleasure. I saw his jaw clench, and he gripped his champagne flute so tightly, I had to squeeze his arm before he broke the glass.
“I’m doing all I can to control myself,” he said through gritted teeth.
“He’s a non-issue as far as I’m concerned. We’re here to enjoy ourselves, so let’s and not worry about that ass.”
“He better stay away from you,” Austin growled.
“Judging from the way he’s draped all over that young woman, I doubt he’ll have any interest in me.”
Austin possessively put his arm around my shoulders, stroking the ivory skin of my elbow. Several other couples joined us from Spotlight’s board, and I introduced them to Austin. Two hours later and my boyfriend was deeply involved in a conversation about the type of wax to use on his surfboard with our Vice President of Marketing, Jeffrey Zelker.
I was bored and wanted to get some air. Taglyan had beautiful gardens just outside the ballroom. I gently tugged at Austin’s sleeve to get his attention.
He excused himself from his conversation with Jeffrey. “Yes, baby?”
“I need to use the restroom, and then I might get some air in the garden.”
“I’ll join you in a little while. Just let me finish my conversation.”
He kissed my hand as I made my way to the bathroom. After I was finished, I headed out to the garden. They had a beautiful fountain in the middle with lovely flowers along the perimeter. Occasionally, events were held out here, but it was too warm at this time of year.
I made my way outside, and I seemed to be the only one. I sat down on a marble bench and realized I’d forgotten my wrap. It didn’t matter with the heat. It was nice out here, and I could hear the music behind the French doors leading inside. I closed my eyes and relaxed.
My lids flew open as lips touched my bare shoulder. I knew Austin’s kisses well enough to know they weren’t his. I whirled around and was greeted by JJ Wentworth. He was holding a tumbler of dark liquid which I guessed was brandy or bourbon. He was unsteady, swaying a bit, telling me he was drunk.
“How dare you!” I said as I backed away from the bench.
JJ’s speech was slurred. “You’re so fucking hot. My dick has been hard since I saw you walk in.”
“Get the hell away from me, you slob.”
