Page 5 of Seduce

“I’m a wolf.” He growled. “Shall we?” He drew her arm through his.

“This probably isn’t a good idea.” She would be crazy to hang out with him.

Damon tilted his head. “Are you attached? Were you given the wrong color?”

“I’m not attached, and no, I wasn’t given the wrong color.” How could she phrase this without giving anything away?

“Excuse me,” a male voice intruded. Tessa’s attention was pulled away from Damon to see Max wearing a black mask. “One of the Doms would like your help in the bondage area.”

“All right.” Damon slid his hand down to her wrist and lifted her hand to his lips. “I’ll find you later, my sweet.” He kissed her knuckles, released her hand, and walked away.

Tessa couldn’t breathe. His warm lips on her hand had taken the breath right out of her.

“Now that he’s gone, tell me what you’re doing here, Tessa?” Max asked.

CHAPTER TWO

Tessa’s mouth dropped open. “How did you know it was me?” she asked as Max took her elbow and escorted her toward an area that was curtained off from the club.

“I wasn’t sure until Sierra told me.” He led her behind the curtain, out a door, and through yet another doorway. It was obviously an office. Max shut the door, and Tessa turned to find Sierra and Crystal standing there.

“Hi.” Tessa swallowed.

“Oh my God, Tessa. You gate-crashed the party?” Sierra put her hands on her hips.

“Ummm…”

“This is where I leave.” Max leaned over and kissed Sierra’s cheek. “No blood.” He smiled at Tessa before leaving the room.

“I can’t believe you’re here,” Crystal said.

“I can explain.” Could she? Yes, but this wasn’t a conversation she wanted to have right now.

“You better,” Sierra said.

Tessa dipped her head. “I’ve been a member of Wicked Sanctuary since right after it opened.”

“What?” Crystal’s eyes widened behind her green mask.

“I knew it.” The purple feathers on Sierra’s mask shook with her laughter. “How could you keep that from us?”

“I’m sorry.” Tessa held out her hands. “It wasn’t something I was ready to share.” There was so much she needed to tell them.

“Even though you knew Sierra and I were part of the club?” Crystal crossed her arms.

“Yes.” Tessa’s hand dropped. “You can be mad at me. I deserve it. But can we wait until next girls’ night, and I’ll explain everything.”

“Tessa, are you sure about this?” Sierra walked over to her and placed her hands on Tessa’s shoulders. “You were always concerned about the two of us with our Doms.”

“I was concerned about the two of you, but you both went in with your eyes open, and you had good men to teach you. It’s not always like that.” A shiver ran up her spine. She’d seen too much in DC.

“Right.” Crystal strode over. “Girls’ meeting tomorrow. Tessa’s place.”

“Sounds like a plan,” Sierra said.

“Thank you.” The three hugged.

“But I want every single detail,” Sierra said.

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