ordered them a round of drinks, and the night’s shenanigans began.
Several drinks later, they were all on the dance floor, swaying hips and moving to the music. Jake’s hands were filled with a pretty Asian girl, while Kitty and Addison were dancing together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. A guy Kitty knew came up and asked her to dance, and his friend offered Addison his hand. He was good looking, about six feet tall, dark brown skin with huge brown eyes. He was dressed well, oozing sophistication, and had a huge smile plastered on his face.
Addison glanced at Jake, but he was otherwise occupied. Great bodyguard he is , she mused. Addison was going to politely decline his offer, but “Bumpy Ride” by Mohombi came on, and she accepted. She took the stranger’s hand, and he pulled her into him.
He was a decent dancer and wasn’t overly touchy, which earned him brownie points. Addison actually began to enjoy herself, getting lost in the music with her arms in the air, eyes closed, and her body moving rhythmically. Addison spun herself around so that her back was pressed against his chest. The man rested his hands lightly on her hips, and she began to grind on him slowly when the beat slowed down at the bridge.
She opened her eyes. She felt as if she were being watched. She glanced around and didn’t see anyone until she looked up towards the balcony. Archer. Addison’s heart began to race before she remembered what had happened in the morning. Archer had no right to be jealous or upset. Still, Addison slowly removed the man’s hands off her, trying to spare him his life, because the look Archer was sending their way wasn’t one she had ever seen before. And she never wanted to see it again.
He looked extremely dangerous. He was fuming. His jaw was clenched, as were his fists. If looks could kill, she would have been flayed where she stood.
Addison thanked the man for the dance, and then looked around for Jake. Not surprisingly, he was nowhere to be found. Surprisingly, Kitty was also missing. Great. She glanced up to where Archer was, but he had moved from his spot. Addison sighed. She walked over to the corner of the club and pulled out her phone, wanting to call Kitty and ask her where the hell she had gone.
Apparently the fates were out to get her, and no one was going to save her. Archer stormed towards her. He grabbed her arm, firmly, but careful not to be rough, and pulled her out of the club. Addison followed him without saying anything, not wanting to make a scene, although his behaviour tempted her.
They walked to his car in silence. The calm before the storm , Addison predicted. Archer opened the passenger door for her, but before she moved to enter it, he slammed it shut again. Then he turned and just looked at her. Here we go , Addison thought dryly. However, now that she had accepted that this fight couldn’t be avoided, she was eager. Must be the lawyer in her.
***
Archer was furious. He was seeing red. He wanted to kill someone, namely the human that had his paws all over his woman. Fuck ! Addison was not his woman. Archer willed himself to be calm. When Archer had gone home to find Jake and Addison missing yet again, he had called his brother and gotten their location. After seeing that man with Addison, he thought he was going to explode. The only thing that saved that man’s life was Addison smartly taking his hands off her and walking away.
Damn, she was so hot, a temptress in red. Red was definitely her colour; she looked so stunning he wanted to cut out the eyeballs of all the men who got to see her like this. Her lips matched her dress, and Archer could only think about how much he wanted to run his tongue along them. Where am I again? he thought. Oh yeah, he was furious.
Archer opened his mouth. Closed it. Clenched his fists. He swung around again, and his eyes softened when he looked at Addison.
“Addison, what the hell were you doing in there? Why are you guys
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