Page 81 of Unforgettable Billionaire (The Hardcore Novels: Special Editions #3)

Dirk tells him his order, and Piper gives her own.

We wait in silence until we've been served, then we walk in.

As I enter the darkness again, I remember all the nights I came to watch her dance.

As soon as her show was announced with a THUMP, my balls would draw up and begin to fill with semen.

As soon as I saw her, my cock would harden.

As soon as she started to dance, the beast within would answer.

It was a battle before, but tonight it will be a war.

We thread our way through the tables of the first club and continue, going deep inside.

There are a few dancers on the walls, but none on the floor or runways.

Dirk and Piper look awestruck at the sheer size of the dance hall.

I continue going to the Gentleman's Club.

I stop under the sign and say. "Welcome to Seary's Hangout. "

When we step inside, Piper gasps. "Wow!"

Cat walks up and practically purrs. "Welcome."

"Cat." I nod.

"Aurei." She nods back. "Your bachelor party guests are already seated and having a grand time. Follow me."

She takes us to the table at the end of the main runway. "Best seats in the house."

"Yes. They are." I smile and have to take a drink. Seary's Hot Seat is already on stage. Heavy chains lay on the floor around it and hang from the ceiling to it.

Steve stands and takes my hand, pumps it hard, and tells me. "Best damn time of my life! Thank you!"

"Don't thank me yet," I tell him as I shake it. "You haven't survived that chair."

He turns and looks at it. His grin is so filled with lust, I want to punch his damn lights out, but instead, I clear my throat and introduce him. "Steve, this is my Army buddy, Dirk Sam, and his wife, Piper."

Steve clasps Dirk's hand and says. "Dirk, nice to meet you." Then turns to Piper. "I'm sorry. I missed your name?"

Before Piper can answer, Dirk opens his mouth, but Piper stomps his foot, gives him a 'go-to hell' look, and sweetly smiles at Steve. "Piper."

Everyone takes a seat, and Steve looks at me, a little shell shocked. I shrug. "Those two have been going at each other all night."

"Damn."

"Where's Gaby?"

"She went to the little girls' room and must have fallen in."

A dancer slides down the pole in front of us, and he's lost again in Sin City.

I glance around and log in where everyone is.

Antonio and Angelo are sitting away from the crew at a table behind us.

They are eating an entree and wave when we make eye contact.

Scarlet and Paul are huddled together as usual.

They are sitting with Kip and Bianca. Birds of a feather flock together.

I laugh when Quintus walks up, nods to Kip, leans over, kisses Bianca's cheek, then sits down next to her.

She lays her hand possessively on his thigh. Looks like I'm forgiven.

Then....

Well. Well. What do we have here? Cat walks up to Quintus, runs her hand possessively through his hair, pulling his big curls straight, then leans down and kisses him full and deep.

His hand slides up her ass, and he grips a handful.

When she walks away, he slaps her on it, then turns and smiles at Bianca, who smiles back.

THUMP!

The whole place falls into darkness.

The strobe lights flash.

Quiet fills the air.

I reach for my drink.

THUMP, THUMP. THUMP, THUMP.

The moment of truth is here.

I throw it back and slam it down.

Breathe. Control. Keep calm and be cool, not a fool.

* * *

Siri

* * *

As I wait behind the curtains to go on, a slow procession of dancers and production workers come by to give me quick hugs. Some tell me good luck, some tell me they adore me, some tell me they are excited for me and some tell me they will miss me, but I think every last one comes over.

The whole place thumps once. Under the curtains, the strobe lights flash.

I have come to love the sound of a deafening bass.

Quiet fills the air.

THUMP, THUMP. THUMP, THUMP.

The only sound I hear is of everyone scurrying into position and dancers filing back in through the curtain as the strobes light up the room behind it.

THUMP, THUMP. THUMP, THUMP.

I step up in front of my team and turn to face them. I wave my hands over my head for everyone's attention. The buzz dies down, and they all listen as I speak in between my signature heartbeat bass.

"It has been an honor beyond words to have shared this stage and this spotlight with you all.

This IS my finale as Seary, The Stripper, and I want to bring the fucking house down!

" Cheers erupt! "We are going to have several guest dancers that will be joining us throughout the show.

Some are experienced, and some are novices.

Please be mindful to help anyone who needs it. All are dear friends of mine."

I hold my hands up over my head in the shape of a heart.

"I LOVE YOU ALL! We are not only about Happy Faces. We are about....

They answer back as one. "Living a life other people only dream of!"

I turn around.

The music cues.

The curtain parts.

Lady GaGa tells them I was "Born This Way."

I strut out and prove I was born to do this!

The crowd erupts.

I walk along the front edge, pointing out into the audience at all the men in rhythm to the beat.

Then I lift my hands in the air and clap over my head.

The audience takes it up. The curtain begins to rise.

The stage begins to fill with every dancer Been Jammin' has and everyone who wanted to return to participate in my finale.

As the beat kicks in and dominates the song, I march down the runway, strutting my stuff in all my golden chained glory, straight to my HIM.

The dancers spill off the stage into the crowd.

I'm halfway to Aurei when Lady GaGa begins to sing, and I prove to them all why I'm a superstar.

When the chorus hits, every dancer in the crowd and left on the stage begins to do the dance moves with me.

It looks like a flashmob dance. Everyone in the building is participating in the joy.

As the song plays, I'm strutting down the runway.

Then I'm dancing with the other dancers again.

The crowd continues clapping over their heads to the beat.

When the song ends, I'm standing at the end of the stage, right in front of Aurei.