Page 16 of Alex (Men of Forbidden Temptation #4)

ALEX

Blue lights reflecting off the glass windows of the skyscrapers illuminate the street around us as a police car sounds the siren and turns on the lights.

I pull into the nearby parking lot and park in one of the empty spots toward the road.

Elise turns in her seat to face me. “Why are we being pulled over? You weren’t speeding, and you didn’t run a red light.”

I reach across her legs to open the glove box and pull out my car registration. “I don’t know. We will just have to wait and see what they say.”

There isn’t much they can pull me over for, but my mind spirals as it tries to come up with a reason for us being pulled over.

Are they going to say the car’s tint is too dark? It is, but usually they don’t write a ticket for that.

Is the tag expired? It should be good for a few more months .

Or maybe the police just want to see who’s driving this car?

When the police officer approaches the rear of the car and presses his fingers against the side, I roll my window down.

Elise’s breathing is ragged, like she’s a criminal that just ran a marathon. Why is she so nervous? Does she think I did something illegal?

I glance at her with a raised eyebrow before turning toward the cop.

“Step out of the vehicle, please.”

The cop’s voice is deep yet familiar. Sure, I might have lived here years ago, but I was never close to the cops. My relationship was quite the opposite. I steered clear of them whenever I could.

I do what the cop says. Slowly, I open the door and step out of the vehicle.

“You too, passenger. Step out of the vehicle and leave everything inside.”

What did she do? Why does he need her to step outside? I thought cops only did this when it was something serious.

Not wanting to make the situation worse, she steps out of the vehicle and turns to face me and the cop.

I follow her gaze toward the cop, grinning widely as the cop steps closer to shake my already outstretched hand.

“Connor! What the hell, man?”

It’s been too long since I’ve seen him. Hell, I can’t remember the last time I saw him outside of high school.

Connor returns my grin and pulls me into a quick bro hug. “Ah, I was just fucking with you. I heard you were back in town for a few days and what other place would you go to except the hottest club in town?”

People linger nearby and stare at me as the police car’s lights draw even more attention to us. Ah, fuck it, let them gossip.

I continue our conversation and lean against my car door. “What’d you do? Run my tags to make sure you were pulling over the correct person?”

Connor chuckles and shakes his head. “I didn’t need to. You’re the only one in this city that drives a Z06 and the only one in the state with this shade of blue. I didn’t mean to freak out your girl, though.”

At the mention of Elise, I turn my gaze on her.

I cock my head and gesture her over to me. I can’t believe I was rude and didn’t introduce them. I got so caught up in my brief reunion that I left Elise standing on the other side of the car in a very revealing club shirt.

When she is just a few steps away, I pull her into my chest and wrap my arms around her waist.

She leans closer to me and takes a deep breath of my scent. I’m not wearing cologne, but she still seems to love the way I smell. She instantly calms and relaxes in my embrace before letting out the smallest and sexiest sigh I’ve ever heard.

She affects me in ways I never thought was possible. My dick twitches in my pants as I glance down at her.

How am I turned on right now?

This is not the time nor the place to be sporting a mega hard-on while wishing I was balls deep inside of Elise.

After several moments of silence, I finally introduce the two of them. “Elise, this is my old friend Connor. Connor, this is Elise.”

Connor scoffs and claps me on my shoulder. “Hey, easy with the old shit. We’re the same age.”

I let out a loud laugh that makes Elise and me shake. “Yeah, but look at you. You grew up and got a career fighting crime.”

“You make it sound like I’m a fucking superhero or something.”

I shrug. “Eh, close enough. You wear a badge, work for the city, and stop villains from committing a crime. The only difference is you don’t wear a spandex suit.”

Elise chuckles as the two of us continue throwing jabs at one another like we’re brothers and not long-lost friends.

I pull her closer to my chest and tighten my arm around her waist. She leans her head on my shoulder and enjoys the lighthearted banter.

Connor stops talking abruptly and glances at Elise, then at the crowd of people lining up at the club’s entrance. “I’ll let you guys go so you can enjoy your night. It’s good to see you. Even if you never come home anymore. ”

Elise glances up at me in time to see me narrow my eyes at Connor. “This hasn’t been home in years. You know that, but it is nice catching up. Call me if you’re ever at the beach. I’ll show you around.”

Why would Connor bring up shit from back then? Especially in front of Elise? Hopefully, she doesn’t want to know about that tonight. I just want to enjoy being with her.

Conner and I share one last bro hug before he heads back to his police car and drives off.

I close my window and lock the car doors before leading Elise to the growing line. The bouncers check IDs before moving to the side and letting the line move.

The club is dark, loud, and packed when we get inside. It’s to be expected when this is the hottest club in town.

I know I probably shouldn’t have come back here, knowing who owns the place, but this club is nostalgic at its finest, and I want Elise to experience the city in the best way possible.

Pulling her away from the crowd, I nestle the two of us against the wall. “Would you like to get a drink before the bar gets too crowded, dance first, then grab a drink later, or walk around and check out the club?”

She tilts her head to look up at me. My gaze immediately goes to her plump lips as she speaks. “How about a drink now and later?”

I give her a nod and grab her hand before pulling her through the crowd to the bar. The bartender makes his way over to us, giving Elise a long, lustful gaze as he stops in front of her.

“What will you have?”

Elise glances at me before turning her attention back to the bartender. “Red Bull and vodka, please.”

He nods before turning his attention to me. “And you?”

“Macallan neat.”

The bartender quickly makes our drinks. I hand him several bills and say, “Keep the change.”

Elise takes a sip of her drink and bounces on the balls of her feet as a long moan comes from her. “Oh my God, this is so good.”

She takes another sip of her drink and lets out another long moan.

A deep rumble forms in my throat. “If you keep making those sounds, I’ll show you what else is good.”

Elise freezes with her glass halfway to her lips. Her eyes widen as I step closer to her. She lays her hand flat on my chest and pushes the lower half of her body against mine.

Her voice is husky. “Let’s dance and then I’ll let you bring me home and have your way with me.”

I grin. “Your wish is my command.”

We make our way to the edge of the dance floor and dance to the beat of the upbeat, fast-paced song as we drink our drinks.

When a waitress walks past, we place our empty glass on her empty tray before pushing through the crowd to the center of the dance floor.

Wanting to feel Elise against my body, I pull her closer until her back is pressing into my chest.

She moves her luscious hips to the beat of the song and grinds her ass against my growing erection.

Fuck me. This woman will be the death of me.

People crowd around us, oblivious to the rising temperature from the close pressed bodies. They kiss, moan, and grope at each other like the music is the most expensive aphrodisiac known to man.

It’s like we’re all voyeurs, feeding off one another’s lust-filled energies.

I pull Elise closer to me, needing to feel more of her. My hands explore her waist before trailing down to her hips and gripping them hard.

Loud yelling draws my attention down the long hallway toward the back door. No one should be down there at this time of night, especially yelling over the music.

Elise continues to dance amongst the throng of people, oblivious to the commotion happening nearby.

I’m taller than most of the people around, so I use this to my advantage to look around the club.

I chuckle as I glance down and realize Elise can’t even see around the person standing in front of her.

She’s short, like the perfect package all wrapped up for me .

I haven’t been back to this club in a long time. Not since the night that haunts my dreams.

I haven’t been able to bring myself back to the place that almost ruined my reputation and life, let alone Dad’s entire empire.

Scanning the crowd for any familiar faces, I breathe a sigh of relief when I don’t find any. The last thing Elise and I need right now is drama and past mistakes being brought up.

Sure, it might be risky to come back to the one place where your enemy dwells, but no other club in town can compete with this one.

They have the best alcohol, the best DJ, and the best special guests. Hell, they even have the best special theme nights.

My favorite theme party used to be the kickoff to summer bash, complete with their notorious wet t-shirt contest.

What can I say?

I’m a boob man, and Elise has the perfect set I could drown in.

Glancing around once again for anyone I used to know and not seeing any familiar faces, I relax and enjoy the close proximity to Elise. I impulsively grind against her ass, needing her to know exactly what she does to me.

How hard she makes me in an innocent setting.

But I’m enjoying it more than I should.

More than I deserve to.

She presses her entire body against mine, assaulting my senses with her pomegranate fragrance.

Lust swirls in the air as the DJ changes the upbeat song to a more salacious one.

I lean down and press my face into the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply before swiping my tongue against the heated flesh. Her head leans back on my shoulder as a deep moan forms in her throat.

My tongue swipes along her skin once more, needing to taste more of her sweetness. I press several kisses up her neck and along her jaw.

Elise turns around in one swift movement and rubs her chest against me as her face gets closer to mine.

Her crystal blue gaze sucks me in until I can no longer look away, like I’m under her spell.

Time seems to still as our faces inch closer to one another.

Needing to taste her pink full lips, I wrap one hand around her waist and pull her the rest of the way.

Our lips crash like waves on the beach. The push and pull to claim the other turns into a sort of game where neither of us wants to give in to the other’s demanding tongue.

My free hand roams the skin under her silky top as I spin her around.

She shoves her ass against my erection, and my hips jerk as a string of profanity slips out.

“Oh, fucking hell, Elise. The things I want to do to you should be illegal. Damn, I’m a goner. ”

She reaches behind me and grabs my ass.

The sudden movement surprises me. Her hands on my ass are exciting and thrilling and turn me on more than I already am.

Using my thumb and forefinger, I turn her head toward me to continue our heated kiss.

I’d take her right here, right now, if I could. My skin flames as my dick hardens and my breathing becomes erratic.

If I don’t get her home soon, we’re going to find out just how small my car is, and I won’t care who’s around to see or hear Elise scream my name.