Page 26 of Army
Pretending she couldn’t hear him, she shrugged her shoulders and pointed her finger to her ear then diverted her gaze back to the crowd. All of a sudden, she was yanked to her feet, the surprise of it taking her breath away. Army clutched her wrist and dragged her through the labyrinth of people.
“What the fuck are you doing?” she yelled, but the loud music swallowed her words. Beams of red, green, yellow, and blue lights flashed all around as she stumbled behind him. The doorman stamped the insides of their wrists then Army pulled her outside. The cool night air felt good after the stuffiness in the club. When they rounded the corner, Mia jerked her hand away from him.
“What the fuck’s your problem?” she asked, rubbing her wrist.
In a sharp catch of her breath, he yanked her to him so hard, the purse in her hand dropped to the ground as she thudded against his chest. “Are you crazy? Let me—” Her outrage was lost in his mouth as he seized hers in a furious, possessive kiss. She brought up her knee and pushed him back, then hauled off and rammed her fist into his hard stomach.
Army flashed her a wicked smile. “Fuck, baby. You’ve got a good punch.” He pulled her back into his arms and crushed his mouth down on hers again as his hand grabbed a fistful of her hair.
His lips were firm and demanding, sending needles of pleasure to every nerve in her body. Mia’s protests died a quick death with a groan of surrender, and her fingers gripped his shoulders as she leaned into the kiss. He tasted like whiskey and dark temptation, and his scent of crisp night air and heated male skin swirled around her.
Lips open, breaths melding, they sank deeper into the kiss. His tongue darted inside, and hers met it halfway, tangling together in a frantic dance of lust. The sound of his groan in her mouth was like an electric jolt, turning her to mush.
It was unlike any kiss she’d ever experienced. Passionate. Urgent. Wild. Hot.
What the hell am I doing?Mia’s mind screamed, but her body shut it up, and she pressed closer to him, rubbing against his erection as tingles skated up and down her spine.
“Fuck, baby. You taste and feel so damn good,” he smothered her mouth.
Army’s rough hand skimmed down her back then raked up under the hem of her dress and squeezed her ass.
He takes what he wants without asking. Don’t do this!When his fingers inched toward her aching mound, she pushed them away, but he tried again. Another push. Another try.He’s a persistent bastard. I’ll just be another woman who he’s fucked.
Mia used her strength and shoved him back. For a few seconds, Army looked startled then confused. She straightened out her dress and picked up her clutch, retrieving a wand of lip gloss that had rolled out of it.
Army reached out for her and she moved away from him. “Don’t touch me.” Her tone matched the chill in the air.
He glowered at her. “You didn’t have a problem with it a minute ago. You were clawing and rubbing against me like a cat in heat.”
His words lashed at her, but she feigned indifference. Mia shrugged then put the lip gloss back in her purse and snapped the clasp. “We obviously find each other attractive. It was inevitable. I got it out of my system.” She ran her palms over goosebumped arms. “When you so rudely yanked me out here, I didn’t have my jacket.”
He took his off and started to walk over to her. Mia lifted up her hand. “I don’t need anything from you. I’m going inside.”
Army quirked his lips and slipped on his jacket. “I disagree. The way you were kissing me,sweetheart,showed me you need a lot more from me.”
Tossing her head, she stared at him. “Don’t flatter yourself. I’ve had a stressful week. Any good-looking guy would’ve fit the bill tonight.”
“Bullshit. You don’t fool me one bit. And the shit about Peyton wanting to meet me is so fuckin’ high school. Just grow up and admit you want to hook up with me. You know I’m in.”
“What is it with you? Are we all just living inyourworld? I’ve met men with egos, but you’re in a league of your own.Newsflash—not all women want you. Sorry to break it to you.” Mia stalked away, ignoring Army’s deep chuckles behind her.How could I have kissed him like that?
Taylor and Peyton were at the table when she returned. Mia picked up her blazer and leaned over to her. “I’m taking off. I had a great time.”
“It’s only eleven o’ clock,” Peyton said, a slight frown lining her forehead.
“I have a client coming in early tomorrow morning. If you want to stay, that’s cool.”
“I’ll stay for a while longer.” Peyton glanced at Taylor. “We’re having fun.”
“That’s great.” Mia smiled then tapped Taylor lightly on the arm. “I’ve got to go. Early appointment in the morning. Thanks for arranging all this.”
Taylor leapt to his feet. “Let me walk you to your car.”
She shook her head. “I’m good. I can defend myself, remember?”
“Even so, I insist.” He bent down and said something to Peyton then gestured for Mia to go ahead of him.
She waved at her friend and made her way to the front entrance. When they got outside, Mia opened her bag and took out her keys. “You didn’t have to escort me, but I appreciate that you did.”
