Page 74 of Savage Temptation

“Yeah, I know that feels,” Lance says with a pointed glare.

Cindy gives Tessa a hug. “We’re going to grab some coffee and cocoa for tonight. See you in a few hours.”

We wave goodbye, and I hold Tessa close, loving the feeling of her in one arm, Owen in the other.

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ATTICUS

“You are allowed to bring three princess dolls,” I tell Maddy sternly.

“But that’s not fair to the three that get left behind,” she pouts.

And I immediately give in, which is terrible parenting, but I can’t tell my girl no. Tessa casts me a stern gaze, and I sheepishly bite my lip.

The four of us walk down to Cindy’s apartments so Maddy and Owen can have their sleepover. As promised, Auntie Ashley is there to greet them with far too many gifts to count.

“We’ll have to catch up later, but here’s a hint on how I spent my vacation.” She lowers her voice. “I’m really leaning into the whole Penis Queen title.”

Tessa shakes her head, giggling. “Why am I not surprised?”

We say our goodbyes and head back up to our apartment, because we’re tired and would rather spend a night in than out on the town.

Yep, we are officially old.

“Sit here,” Tessa gestures to a chair. “I have something for you.”

“Something for me?”

“You’re going to like it!”

She leaves, coming back a minute later with a Playground headset.

“And what is that for?”

She hands it over to me. “Put it on and give me about twenty minutes to get ready.”

I obey and wait as she rushes to the other room.

Just waiting for Tessa makes me hard. I try to force my mind elsewhere, but it always returns to her.

Finally, I hear her come into the room.

“No peeking!”

“Don’t worry, I have no intention of ruining your surprise.”

A minute later, she presses the ‘ON’ button, and the room expands into a nightclub.

I look around at decorative lounges that are far different from my couches. There’s a bar where the kitchen should be, and the lights are colorful.

Then, I seeher…

Tessa’s skin is neon green, her lips purple. Her hair is jet-black, pulled into a tight ponytail.

It’s…cute, although jarring.

She’s dressed like a stripper in a sexy outfit and thigh-high boots, but that’s not what holds my attention.