Page 64 of A Midnight Romance
“I made a few calls to my contacts in the area, and one of my informants who manages the Slippery Kitty strip club said she has eyes on him at her place.”
“Yeah, that’s what my guys are reporting as well, but they haven’t gone in yet.” I recall the report I received from Hayden not long ago, as some of the guys followed him to the club.
“He’s in one of the VIP lounges and has been dropping big money on the ladies. He even bragged about working on a side hustle with a few friends that’s been chasing in big time.”
“Of course he’douthimself.”
“Apparently, after he got a few drinks in him he alluded to his weekend activities.”
“Men like him always need to brag.” I glance at Lux and Sebastian. “We’ll head over there now.”
“Sounds good.” A few rustling papers in the background echo through the call. He must be working late, as usual. “Keep me updated.”
“Talk soon.” I end the call and toss my phone into my open bag on the floor.
Sebastian clasps his hands together on the table while his leg bounces in place. “Anything new?”
“Nolen’s in one of the VIP lounges at the Slippery Kitten.”
“A little pregame before the real fun begins,” he exclaims.
“Is that a strip club?” Lux drops her arm, her palm facing up with assumption.
“Yes. Nolen’s there right now.”
“Look up the club’s location, we’re heading there as soon as we land.”
“This will be torture. You’re taking me to a strip club, I won’t be able to have any fun,” he says begrudgingly, burying his head in his laptop.
“You’ll be fine.” I stand and walk over to Lux. She’s sitting with her legs crossed underneath her. The perfect position for me to scoop her up and whisk her away into the private room where I’ll throw her on the bed and give her endless hours of pleasure.
“Sebastian and I will go to the club, while you stay with Hayden.”
“Why can’t I go with you?” she asks.
“Because I’m not going to let you get hurt, and in a situation like that there are a lot of unknowns.”
“Will you have to act like customers who are enjoying themselves? You know, to blend in?” Lux pulls her bottom lip between her teeth, avoiding eye contact with me.
Is she jealous?
I lean in, bringing my lips to her ear. “I’m not interested. Especially since I can still taste you on my lips.”
She inhales sharply.
“Oh.”
I pull my focus away from Lux and turn back to my cousin. “The Slippery Kitten is a little under four miles away from our hotel.” I grab the pack of electronics on the floor that Sebastian brought with us. “This is how we’ll communicate with you,” I tell Lux.
“This little piece goes right in here.” I push away a few strands of hair to gain access to her ear.
Once the listening device is in place, she pulls back slowly, her eyes lingering on mine for a beat, and I fight the urge to kiss her. I’ve been wanting to…I wonder if she’d mind. But if she were to let me, I know there’s not enough time for me to simply kiss her and be done because I know I won’t be able to stop myself.
“Thank you,” she says.
“Got mine in, but thanks for offering,” Sebastian says sarcastically.
I roll my eyes, ignoring him. “We’ll go in and secure Nolen, then call for you.”
