Page 83 of Daisy Chain
“Asher and Lincoln can take care of work. I thought you might need a dance partner. You can’t be Evan and Sally’s third wheel.”
I tilt my head to the side and wonder if that’s the real reason or if he wanted to be with me as much as I wanted to be with him. I glance over at Evan and Sally, who are dancing too. “They look great together, don’t you think?”
“Better than you two did.” He frowns as though he doesn’t like remembering Evan and I together.
“Oh, I don’t know. We were a cute couple.” I grin teasingly.
“No, the fuck you weren’t,” he growls against my neck, taking a soft bite from the curve.
I giggle and then kiss his jaw. “I prefer my men a little more rugged-looking. More dangerous.” I trace my fingers over his firm, full lips. “Someone who makes my body burn.”
With heavy lidded eyes, he spins me around, splaying his hands on my stomach. “Say the word, and I’ll have you home in a flash to keep that fire burning.”
His deep voice rumbles through me, causing my knees to tremble. The effect this man has on me is like no other. “There’s nothing more I want right now than to leave the club with you.” Lifting my arms, I link my fingers behind his neck and sway my hips. His fingertips caress the underneath of my breasts. A thumb ghosts over my nipple. With my eyes fluttering closed, I hold my breath, waiting for him to hold them in his hands.
“Daisy? What are you doing here?” My eyes spring open, breaking the moment.
“Jeremy?” I drop my arms to my side and make to step away from Kade, but he holds me firm. “What are you doing here?”
“I asked you first.” Jeremy’s disgust-filled gaze flicks between me and Kade.
“I’m dancing at a club,” I explain.
“You call being groped in a room full of people dancing? It’s indecent. Does your father know you’re at a place like this? And dressed likethat?” He screws up his nose like my outfit is distasteful.
“I don’t think Daisy needs to explain herself to you. If you don’t like what she’s doing, you can leave,” Kade interjects with a menacing tone.
Giving Kade another once over, Jeremy sneers. “What are you going to do if I don’t?”
“I’m the owner of this club and will kick you out on your ass in a second.” Kade’s fingers flex over my stomach like he’s waiting for the opportunity to do it.
“Daisy shouldn’t be here.” Jeremy reaches out like he wants to take my hand.
“Don’t touch her,” Kade’s voice rumbles low and dangerous.
“Are you going to let this jerk talk to me like that?” Jeremy drops his arm by his side and looks at me with confusion. Like I should be sticking up for him.
“Jeremy, you need to leave.” We’re drawing people’s attention.
“Yeah, I’ll leave, and you’re coming with me.” He reaches for me again.
Like a flash, Kade steps in front of me, blocking Jeremy from getting any closer. Nose to nose with him, he says with a voice full of fury, “I said, don’t touch her.”
Evan puts his hand on Kade’s shoulder and pulls him back. “What’s going on here?”
Sally sidles up beside me.
Stabbing a finger toward me, Jeremy says, “Daisy shouldn’t be in a place like this. Or with a man like him. I want her to leave now.”
Security has appeared, and so have Lincoln and Asher. I place a hand on Kade’s arm. “I’ll go.” I glance around at the people crowding around us. I hate how they’re staring.
“You’re going with that fucker?” His eyes widen incredulously.
Jeremy smiles like he’s won. I shiver. The expression makes my skin crawl.
I shake my head. “No, I’m not going anywhere with him. I’m going home. I don’t want to cause trouble in your club.”
“I don’t give a fuck about any trouble. Don’t leave because of that asshole. He’s not sticking around. I’ll make sure of it. You belong here.”
