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into Andy’s little townhouse in Salisbury. Alice would finish her last semester of school before looking for a job, even if it wasn’t in accounting. Andy wanted to start his own business, possibly open a music store. They would build their dreams together, one day at a time.
    Signing autographs was a bore. Andy’s face grew stiff from smiling for pictures with fans, and his hand ached from placing his signature on CDs and T-shirts. What was supposed to be a two-hour event lasted four. At least they didn’t have a show tonight. Andy couldn’t wait to spend another night alone with Alice.
    A black limo brought the band members back to the hotel. Rich had left the signing early, saying he had something to take care of. Normally Andy would suspect Rich’s reason for leaving abruptly was because he had an appointment with a bottle of liquor, but the band manager had seemed uncharacteristically upbeat. He’d spent several minutes talking into his phone with a smile before leaving. Andy was curious, but he headed for his hotel room rather than search for Rich. Alice had planned to do a little shopping and return before the signing ended. Andy had instructed her to wait for him wearing nothing but a thong. His cock swelled in anticipation as he reached his room.
    “Alice,” he called, shutting the door behind him.
    When she didn’t answer, Andy walked through the entryway and toward the bed. The sight that greeted him caused his stomach to twist in revulsion. White-hot anger surged through his veins. So this is why Rich had seemed in such a good mood.
    The conniving little band manager had found Madison.
    And Alice was nowhere to be seen.
    Glancing around, he noticed her suitcase was gone. All of her, gone without a trace. And in the bed where she should’ve been waiting for him, lay the one woman he wished to never set eyes on again.
    “Where’s Alice?”
    Madison shrugged with feigned innocence and brushed her hand seductively over her bare breasts. Not only had she shown up uninvited, but she’d taken her clothes off as well. No matter. It didn’t tempt him in the slightest. There was only one woman Andy had eyes for.
    “Tell me where she is. Now.” He stepped forward, glaring daggers down at Madison.
    “Baby, she left. She couldn’t handle being on the road like this,” she said, rubbing her breasts with both hands now. “But I can handle it. I’m back now, just for you.”
    Lies. He fought to control his temper. If he got his hands on Rich anytime soon, he’d beat him to a pulp. Taking a deep breath, Andy said, “I’m with Alice now. Even if I wasn’t, you’re the last woman I’d want in my bed.”
    Madison stuck out her lip, pouting. “I’m sorry I stole from you. You can punish me if you want. Give me a spanking.” She rolled onto her stomach and wiggled her butt.
    Andy shook his head in disbelief and stormed out of the room. He banged on Rich’s door until the prick opened it up. Despite trying to remain calm and collected, one look at Rich’s stupid face caused Andy to snap. He punched his friend square in the nose, causing him to fall flat on his ass.
    “Hey, that hurt!” Rich cupped his hand over his nose, staring up at Andy. “What the hell, man!”
    “Where’s Alice?” Andy was frantic. He had to find her. Had she already hopped a plane back to Maryland?
    “At the airport. I found Madison for you, so I told Alice her job here was finished. Her flight left an hour ago.” Rich struggled to his feet.
    She’s in the air. She’s not here.
    Andy felt momentarily dizzy and his chest tightened. He wondered what horrible thing Rich could’ve said to make her leave without a good-bye. But then his mind honed in on something Rich had said. Job . “What did you mean by her job here is finished?”
    “I-I asked her to come to the tour to keep you happy so you wouldn’t quit.” He smiled sheepishly and shook his head. “I didn’t know she’d do such a good job, sharing your bed and