6
I’M GOING UPSTAIRS
TEDDY
From the moment he’d walked into Lost Souls, Teddy had been on the lookout for Sydney. When 9:20 pm rolled around—and still no Sydney—he’d pulled out his phone to call her only to be stopped by the women from the bachelorette party, who’d descended on him like vultures.
“Dance with us,” one of them said.
“It’smybachelorette party, he should dance with me,” said a different woman.
“You’ve got your man?—”
“Still single for two weeks.” The bachelorette winked at Teddy. “Not married yet.”
Greystone joined him. “She’s here.”
Teddy craned in all directions. “Are you sure? I haven’t seen her.”
“By the bar, talking to Caroline. Caroline’s Belle from Beauty and the Beast?—”
Teddy chuffed out a laugh until his gaze homed in on Sydney. “That’s Sydney?”
“You got yourself a wild one,” Greystone said.
“Come dance with us, Tank,” called out one of the women.
“Sorry, ladies. I’m out.”
Sydney was rocking her skintight Dominatrix outfit, her long, dark hair flowing like a mane. Her four-inch boots had him eyeing her shapely legs in the leather costume, but it was the black mask framing her eyes and the whip in her hand that had him moving in her direction.
Jesus, I’m a goner.
His brother fell in line, said something, but Teddy was completely mesmerized by Sydney.
“Theodore,” Greystone said, snapping Teddy from his trance. “Drink?”
“Uh, sure,” Teddy said. “I’ll have a beer.”
Greystone took off toward the bar while Teddy made his way over to Sydney.
Their eyes locked, and the intensity in her gaze took his breath away. It was as if she was unleashing her energyintohim, and a growl rumbled from the depths of his chest.
Stopping inches away, he peered down at her. The pull to touch her was so strong, he placed his hands on her shoulders, leaned down and kissed her cheek, relishing her soft skin and flowery scent. Then, he kissed her other cheek, this time lingering an extra beat.
He was holding back… big time. In truth, he wanted to eat her alive, ravage her until she surrendered to the tsunami of ecstasy, then do it all over again. The effect she was having on him had turned him into a savage beast.
“Jesus,” he murmured. “You look incredible.” His hands were glued to her shoulders. “You can boss me around anytime.”
A smile lifted her bright red lips while desire blazed in her midnight eyes. “I can’t wait.”
The air sizzled with untamed energy, the desire humming through him so fast, he hoped his junk wouldn’t turn to lead.
Easy does it.
“Happy Halloween, Tank,” Caroline said.
When Sydney shifted toward her sister, Teddy removed his hands from her shoulders. Hated separating, so he ran his hand down her back, before removing it altogether.