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What did she do? Why does he need her to step outside? I thought cops only did this when it was something serious.

Not wanting to make the situation worse, she steps out of the vehicle and turns to face me and the cop.

I follow her gaze toward the cop, grinning widely as the cop steps closer to shake my already outstretched hand.

“Connor! What the hell, man?”

It’s been too long since I’ve seen him. Hell, Ican’t remember the last time I saw him outside of high school.

Connor returns my grin and pulls me into a quick bro hug. “Ah, I was just fucking with you. I heard you were back in town for a few days and what other place would you go to except the hottest club in town?”

People linger nearby and stare at me as the police car’s lights draw even more attention to us. Ah, fuck it, let them gossip.

I continue our conversation and lean against my car door. “What’d you do? Run my tags to make sure you were pulling over the correct person?”

Connor chuckles and shakes his head. “I didn’t need to. You’re the only one in this city that drives a Z06 and the only one in the state with this shade of blue. I didn’t mean to freak out your girl, though.”

At the mention of Elise, I turn my gaze on her.

I cock my head and gesture her over to me. I can’t believe I was rude and didn’t introduce them. I got so caught up in my brief reunion that I left Elise standing on the other side of the car in a very revealing club shirt.

When she is just a few steps away, I pull her into my chest and wrap my arms around her waist.

She leans closer to me and takes a deep breath of my scent. I’m not wearing cologne, but she still seems to love the way I smell. She instantly calms and relaxes in my embrace before letting out the smallest and sexiest sigh I’ve ever heard.

She affects me in ways I never thought waspossible. My dick twitches in my pants as I glance down at her.

How am I turned on right now?

This is not the time nor the place to be sporting a mega hard-on while wishing I was balls deep inside of Elise.

After several moments of silence, I finally introduce the two of them. “Elise, this is my old friend Connor. Connor, this is Elise.”

Connor scoffs and claps me on my shoulder. “Hey, easy with the old shit. We’re the same age.”

I let out a loud laugh that makes Elise and me shake. “Yeah, but look at you. You grew up and got a career fighting crime.”

“You make it sound like I’m a fucking superhero or something.”

I shrug. “Eh, close enough. You wear a badge, work for the city, and stop villains from committing a crime. The only difference is you don’t wear a spandex suit.”

Elise chuckles as the two of us continue throwing jabs at one another like we’re brothers and not long-lost friends.

I pull her closer to my chest and tighten my arm around her waist. She leans her head on my shoulder and enjoys the lighthearted banter.

Connor stops talking abruptly and glances at Elise, then at the crowd of people lining up at the club’s entrance. “I’ll let you guys go so you can enjoy your night. It’s good to see you. Even if you never come home anymore.”

Elise glances up at me in time to see me narrow my eyes at Connor. “This hasn’t been home in years. You know that, but it is nice catching up. Call me if you’re ever at the beach. I’ll show you around.”

Why would Connor bring up shit from back then? Especially in front of Elise? Hopefully, she doesn’t want to know about that tonight. I just want to enjoy being with her.

Conner and I share one last bro hug before he heads back to his police car and drives off.

I close my window and lock the car doors before leading Elise to the growing line. The bouncers check IDs before moving to the side and letting the line move.

The club is dark, loud, and packed when we get inside. It’s to be expected when this is the hottest club in town.

I know I probably shouldn’t have come back here, knowing who owns the place, but this club is nostalgic at its finest, and I want Elise to experience the city in the best way possible.

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