~William

The woman was a challenge if I’d ever seen one.

She tossed a glance over her shoulder, a little smirk playing at the edge of her lips. Like I hadn’t already caught the hint. That look said loud and clear: Come and get me.

I stepped toward the dance floor, already planning how I’d catch her. But Duke blocked me with a firm hand to my chest. He leaned in close, his voice low in my ear.

“This is a mistake.”

“You want her too,” I said.

“Fuck yes, I do.” His hand didn’t move. “But I know that look in your eye. This is a one-night kind of...