Page 96 of Hard Rock Tease

You tookme apart

Stone by stone

And with tearsstreaming down my cheeks, I was no different.

Ihaveno more defenses

The king's been dethroned

When the song ended, the crowd was silent for a few stunned moments before they began applauding in awe. Noah didn't stick around to bask in their adoration. He jumped off the stage and strode over to me, moving purposefully but with an edge, like a wild animal finally let loose.

I ran towards him. The club patrons hastened to move out of my way. When I was within feet of him I flung myself at him, wrapping my arms around his shoulders and my legs around his hips. Noah caught me, holding me up with his hands under my thighs.

As I clung to him with one arm, I wiped tears from my eyes with the back of my other hand. Noah brushed a stray tear from my cheek with his thumb.

"I know I fucked up," he said. "But I'm hoping you'll give me another chance. I love you."

"Let's not do this here," I whispered.

He looked around and saw the gaping group staring at us, murmuring and whispering to each other. "You're right."

He carried me out the club's side doors back into the alleyway where we could have privacy before setting me down. I kept my arms wrapped around his neck, our fronts pressed together.

"That was a great performance," I said, trying not to sniffle.

"It didn't sound like trash?" He cracked a small smile.

I choked out a laugh. "No. It was absolutely not trash."

"Good. Because it would have sucked to sound shitty in front of all those people."

"You messed up so you decided that a public confession was the way to right your wrongs?"

"Yes," he said simply. "Because I love you."

I waited before answering, staring into his eyes. They were intense, burning into me. He looked like the only thing in the world he cared about were my next words.

"I love you, too."

His whole face softened, expression lit up with wonder.

"So you forgive me? You'll give me another chance?"

I rested my head on his shoulder, breathing in his scent, spice and leather. "I forgive you."

He let out a deep sigh, closing his eyes in relief for a brief moment. "I will never lash out like that and hurt you again. I promise."

I planted a soft kiss on his lips. I went to pull back, but he tugged me closer, deepening the kiss. I moaned into his mouth as his tongue licked at the seam of my lips, seeking entrance. I gave it to him, our tongues sliding together with a warm, wet heat.

I could feel his length begin to harden against my hip. A shiver ran through me as heat pooled between my legs.

"I said I don't do break up sex," I murmured into his mouth, "but I didn't say anything about make-up sex."

He looked confused for a moment before a carnal grin cross his face. "Are you reconsidering your stance on alley sex?"

I peeked up through my lashes, giving him a coy smile. "Just this once."

Noah's eyes blazed as he attacked my mouth. My heartbeat picked up speed, pounding wildly beneath my ribcage. I buried my hands in his hair, tugging him closer.