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“Are you local?”
She shakes her head. “I assume you are?”
I nod. I don’t want to get into the fact that I’m currently living with my father because, well, it’s straight up embarrassing. We’re renting. I haven’t bought a place yet since I wasn’t sure how long I’d stick around when I first signed on with the Aces, and my dad was looking for a roommate.
But tonight, I’m not taking this gorgeous woman back to the house I share with Eddie Nash.
No fucking way.
I have a different idea instead.
I finish my mousse and push my plate away. I think about asking her where she’s from, but she’s being as dodgy about questions as I am, I suppose. Maybe we’re more alike than I first realized.
I’m just about ready for that dance, but first, I need to head out to the lobby and see if I can execute my plan for the evening.
I move to a stand. “I’ll be back in a minute. Don’t go anywhere. You promised me a dance.”
Full lips tip up in a smile, and she glances up at me from under her lashes. Her eyes connect with mine, and Jesus Christ. It’s the same sort of look I can imagine her giving me but with my cock between those lips.
Fuck.
“I always keep my promises,” she says.
I groan as I bolt toward the lobby to find the reception desk so I can book a room at this hotel for tonight.
I don’t want a quick fuck in a bathroom stall or out in the garden.
I want to take my time with this one, and I want to wake up with her in my arms tomorrow morning.
Fuck. I just met her. I barely know a thing about her other than her name.
I think I might be in a hell of a lot of trouble.
Chapter 7: Desiree Dixon
Lose Control
I spot my mom as I sit alone, waiting for Asher to return. She’s searching through the crowded tables for something, and when I see her, I start to wave.
She rushes over toward me. “Your dad and I need to leave.” She rolls her eyes. “He ate the scallop. He wasn’t even paying attention, just talking away and eating, and now he’s been in the bathroom for the last twenty minutes.”
My heart sinks. “Oh, okay.” Asher told me not to move, but honestly, what am I doing? I don’t even know this guy. He’s a player on my dad’s team with the reputation of a player.
It’s an insane attraction, that’s all. That’s all itcanbe. My dad wouldneverbe okay with me dating a player on his new team when he’s trying to build his own reputation, and furthermore, not one who was suspended for an entire season for gambling on games.
If that doesn’t screambad boy who will never touch my daughter, I don’t know what would.
But I don’twantto leave. It’s not like I can do anything for my dad tonight, anyway. He’ll be fine in a day or two, and I want to see where this can go tonight. I want to have some Vegas-style fun with someone who has no idea who I am.
But if they’re leaving, I should go too. I push my chair back to stand, and that’s when she sets her hand on my shoulder.
“You can stay if you want. I bid on a couple of auction items, so if I win, can you grab them?”
“Oh, sure. Of course.” I nod. “I’d love to.” I try not to sound too eager.Back it off, Desi. “Take good care of Dad, okay? I’m not sure how late I’ll be.”
She sighs. “Okay. Be safe. I’ll text you the front door code so you can let yourself in.”
“Great,” I say. I stand and give her a quick hug, and then she bolts to take care of my dad.
