Page 4 of Sinful Promise

“Luca, the bartender, said it was buy two, get eight free. Or maybe it was the other way around… Honestly, I have no idea. All I know is that we need to keep drinking.”

“One more shot, and then we’re done.”

She lifts her glass to clink it against mine. “Yeah, whatever,grandma.”

I take a sip of the liquid.

It’s awful. Better just to knock it back in one go.

“Okay, I’m done.” I set the empty glass down on the table as Jana throws her hands up in the air as one of her favorite songs comes on over the speakers.

She starts to sway in her seat but loses her balance and almost topples right off it.

Her skin is flushed pink from the alcohol, and her eyes are becoming more and more glassy with each shot she takes.

I don’t want to put a damper on the fun, but I also don’t want to be the one holding her hair back as she pukes.

“Let’s get you some water.” I sigh, slipping off my stool and going around the table to put my arm around Jana’s waist.

“Fine, but if I drink the water, can I have more tequila?”

“Sure,” I lie as I start guiding her toward the bar where her boyfriend is currently chatting with Luca.

I grunt under her weight, but luckily, I manage to catch Luca’s eye, who quickly sends Mason over to help.

“Are you girls done?” Mason chuckles as he wraps an arm around Jana’s waist.

He’s a football player and insanely strong. Each one of his arms probably weighs more than me. There’s no doubt he can carry Jana home without even breaking a sweat.

“I think we were done three shots ago,” I mutter.

“Did you have fun?” His eyes are on his girl.

“So much fun,” Jana sighs, her eyes fluttering closed as she leans against Mason’s chest.

I look up at him. “Are you okay to take her home?”

“Course. I’ll make sure she messages you in the morning.”

“Thanks, Mason.”

“Do you want to come with us?”

“No, that’s okay. My apartment isn’t far.”

“Are you sure? I don’t like the idea of you walking alone?—”

“I’ll walk her home.” The deep voice travels all over my body, raising goosebumps as it goes.

I spin around to find Danil standing right behind me with a smile on his face that almost sends me to my knees.

I guess he’s not going home with that girl after all…

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DANIL

Emily Mullensin a skintight red dress should be illegal.

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