Nights of Sin (The Bad Boy Collection Book 3) (5 page)

Chapter Five

Monday afternoon

The weekends were always slow without Becca around, and after everything that happened with Corey, Alexa wasn’t going back to the club. Instead, she’d stayed in her apartment, baking for her neighbors. She loved baking, but she only had to look at sweet stuff and her hips went up a dress size.

After cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, her weekend was complete, her apartment building was happy, and she was back at work, which she loved.

Laura was manning the front desk on the first floor, so Alexa took the second floor and dealt with visitors as they came to her for help. She set people up on computers, scanned books, arranged returns back on the shelf, and with reserved books, she sent out notices via email.

Someone placed a sex book on the desk in front of her, and when she looked up, she saw Corey was before her. He wore a handsome smirk, and he looked happy with himself.

“What can I do for you?” she asked.

“I’d like to explore every single position inside this book with you.”

She looked toward the left and the right, making sure no one actually heard him. “What are you doing here? You got what you wanted.”

“Actually, I didn’t.” He flicked open the book, and pointed to one picture of a woman straddling a man, then the reverse cowboy, and then he flicked toward the middle where anal sex was displayed. This was in the restricted adult section of the library.

Heat filled her cheeks as her pussy grew damp.

“We haven’t even gotten started.”

Grabbing the book, she slammed it closed. “Why are you doing this?”

“Why did you sneak out of my room?”

“Answer my question first.”

“You’ve gotten under my skin, and I’m interested in you. Most women, they like my interest.”

She snorted. “You’re used to women begging for you.”

“Honey, I hate to break it to you, but you were the one constantly eye-fucking me. I simply gave you what you wanted.”

“I didn’t come to you.”

“No, you didn’t, and maybe that’s why I’m being insistent about this. So you only have yourself to blame.”

She released a laugh. Alexa couldn’t help it. He was actually suggesting that the reason he was interested in her was entirely her fault. What kind of a man was this?

He was an asshole.

A bad boy.

Bad news.

She wasn’t interested in getting to know him, or spending another night with him.

Friday night was pretty amazing.

It was more than amazing. She had spent the whole of the weekend actually thinking about him and what they had done. He’d blown her world, and she loved every second of it.

“You’re insane. Are you wanting to take this out?”

“No. I’ve got my own copy, with lots of notes.”

Rolling her eyes, she took the book, rounding the desk, and going toward the restricted section.

“You can leave. I’ll put this away.”

He didn’t leave.

Corey followed close behind her. “William told me you were pissed, and what you said to him. He gave you a full refund.”

“He wouldn’t take my access card.”

She’d left the card in her small tray in her apartment where she kept her car keys and loose change. Alexa smiled at a few people who passed as she made it into the section where the book was supposed to be.

“Come to the club tonight.”

“No.”

Alexa wasn’t going back to the club.

“If you don’t come to the club, I’ll come to your place. I know that address as well.”

She spun to face him, glaring. “You’re blackmailing me?”

“I like to think of it as more giving you an incentive to go back to the club.”

Shaking her head, she moved toward the shelf, sliding the book into it. The section was empty, and silent. Folding her arms, she turned toward him. “Why me?”

“Excuse me?”

“I’m not some gorgeous model, nor am I like any of the women you screw at the club? Why me? Why am I getting special treatment?”

“Why did you watch me?”

She frowned. “Why do you refuse to answer my question?”

“Why do you refuse to answer mine?”

Growling, she found her temper and stormed up to him. “What do you want, Corey? Crap, I don’t even know your last name.”

“Weaver. The name is Corey Weaver.”

She paused. “Oh my God, you’re the owner of Weaver International? That guy who took over his father’s company, and took the business world by storm.”

“You know about that?” he asked, folding his arms.

“Yeah, I do.”

“Well, I’m honored you knew.”

“I didn’t know who you were,” she said. She hadn’t recognized him, not once. Holy shit, she had been watching him have sex with any number of women.

You’ve had sex with him.

“It has been a while since I’ve been in the public eye. I quit the life, and now I satisfy my own needs.”

“This is … wow.” She went to walk past him, but he grabbed her elbow.

“It changes nothing.”

“You’re like this millionaire god. I don’t know what you are, but this was a mistake.”

“Seriously? You’re going squeamish because I used to be part of a large company.”

“Part of? You ran it.”

“You have an inheritance that means you don’t have to work a day in your life. The only time you’ve touched that money was to get the exclusive access to the club.”

She stared down at where he touched her. Today she had settled on a red buttoned shirt with a knee length skirt that flared out. He pushed her against the wall and placed his hand above her head, trapping her with his body.

“Let me go.”

“No. I’m not ready to let you go, and I bet your pussy is soaking wet.” His gaze ran down her body. “It would be so easy for me to find out.” One of his hands landed on her thigh, and he started to gather up her skirt.

“Not here. Not at my workplace.”

She held onto his hand in the hope to stop him from doing anything more. Her pussy was soaking wet with her cream.

“I’ll stop, but you’ve got to agree to come to the club tonight.”

“Why?”

“If you don’t, I’ll come to your place. We’re not over. You know that, babe.”

“I don’t know anything. I could get a restraining order against you.”

“Do it, and see what they say when they see your use of your card.”

Gritting her teeth, she didn’t have much of a choice, not really. Corey had taken the choice right out of her hands. She either went to the club, or he went to her house. For some strange reason, she wasn’t afraid of him.

“I’m not going to go back to your room.”

“Then we’ll play with other people watching. I don’t care so long as you’re there.”

She didn’t see a reason to fight him, so she nodded. “Fine. I’ll be there.”

He pressed a kiss to her lips. “I look forward to it.”

Corey let her go, and she watched as he made his way downstairs toward the main part of the library.

Going back to the front desk, she saw Laura fanning herself. “I didn’t know you were dating.”

“I’m not.”

“Well, who was the hot and handsome who had you pinned in the restricted section? Damn, watching you two together was like witnessing a live porno, only better.” Laura sighed.

“You heard?”

“Nah, I didn’t hear, but I figured I’d come to the main desk so you didn’t find an excuse to leave. So, what gives?”

“We’re not dating. I don’t know what we’re doing.”

“He’s into you. From the look in his eye, he wanted to strip you naked and take you there and then.”

Alexa chuckled. “It’s not going to happen.”

“How come?”

“He’s like the ultimate bad boy. Trust me, he uses women and tosses them aside.” She wasn’t about to tell her work colleague that she had seen him screwing these women, nor where she went when on a regular basis.

“It’s a shame. You really should have seen the way he looked at you, honey. He looked like he wanted to eat you.” Laura had this love-struck look in her eye. “Oh well, we’re always doomed to want what we can’t have. You should give him a chance though.”

“Why? It’s never going to work.”

“The memories, honey. When you get older and when you look back, if there’s a chance you will have any regrets, I’d do it.” Laura gave her a wink, and stood. “Think about that before you make any rash decision.”

A life filled with regrets didn’t sound like a life at all.

****

“So, there’s a few rumors going around the club,” Nathan said, coming up to Corey as he waited in the reception hall for Alexa’s arrival.

“Are you just going to irritate me, or do you have a reason why you’re picking me to talk to?”

“Well, you’re in a grumpy mood today.”

“What rumors?” He didn’t give a shit what people were saying, and the only way he was going to get rid of Nathan was by letting him talk, and then he could fuck off.

“You and a certain brunette, burning up the sheets.”

“What about her?” He would give Alexa thirty more minutes before he went to her apartment.

“You broke the rules and went hunting for Alexa out of the club.”

Corey tensed up. “That’s not what happened.” He wouldn’t have William’s reputation put on the line because he was too impatient to wait for the right opportunity to talk with Alexa.

“No?”

“No. I bumped into Alexa. It happened.”

“Are you going to share where she lives? Works?”

He turned to Nathan, shaking his head. “You really think I’m going to share that information with you?”

“I wanted Alexa.”

“If you spotted Alexa at the club the first night, you should have staked your claim. You didn’t, and you lost.”

“There are no rules about making a play for a woman.”

Corey laughed. “Okay, fine. Make a play for her, but remember who she was always staring at. It’s me she wants, and if you think you can satisfy her, go ahead.” He paused as the main door opened, and Alexa appeared, shaking off the rain that had started to fall. Her hair was slightly damp, and she lowered her coat, removing it. “I will fight you, and you won’t win, Nathan. She’s mine.”

He walked to her side, helping her out of her coat.

She didn’t say anything, and he took her arm. He wasn’t surprised when Nathan stepped forward.

“So, are you two a real couple?”

Alexa froze. “No.”

“You meeting inside the club, and outside of it, I’d say you were a couple.”

“Excuse me?” Alexa asked.

Corey tightened his hold on her arm, cupping her hip with the other.

“I was just talking with Corey. You two bumped into each other outside of the club.”

“So?” Alexa asked.

He was surprised that she played along.

“I just find it curious is all.”

“I don’t. It may be a large city, but it’s obviously not that large.” She shrugged. “Is there any other reason you’re asking?”

“No reason.”

“Good.” She turned to Corey. “You waited for me.”

“I figured I’d give myself a fighting chance of being with you tonight.” He cupped her cheek, tilted her head back, and claimed her mouth. Corey wasn’t going to back down, and Nathan needed to realize he had no chance with her. When Corey slid his tongue into her mouth, she opened for him, and he deepened the kiss. She moaned as he cupped the back of her head, holding her in place, ravishing her mouth.

He nibbled her lip before pulling away, and smiling over at Nathan. “You done?”

Nathan held his hands up. “I’m done.”

Taking hold of Alexa’s hand, he made the way into the main club toward the bar. He noticed all the stares, and he gave his own right back.

Nodding at the barman, he took a seat, and tugged Alexa down onto his lap.

“What was that all about with Nathan?” she asked.

“It was a guy thing.” He rubbed her thigh and took his bottle of beer, clinking the top with hers. “I thought for a second I’d have to come to get you.”

“Let’s just say I had a talk with someone I respect, and she said a few things that made me, erm, consider everything.”

He stroked the inside of her thigh, teasing up under her dress. She wore a black number this time, and the skirt of the dress was really loose.

“Tell me what you’re thinking,” he said.

“I’m wondering what is going on with you, and why you’re determined about this. You pretty much blackmailed me today.”

“Thank you for not mentioning William.”

“It’s no one else’s business but ours. I will not say anything if no one else does.”

He slid his hand up until he encountered the silk of her panties.