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Chapter 41

Author: Tarina
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“How dare I what?” I ask, taking a calm sip of my whiskey, refusing to even give her the attention of glancing in her direction. I know from experience there's no good way or right way to handle these situations with her, so instead I chose to go with a minimal response.

“You know what you did.” Her voice lowers to a hissing whisper. I can sense that she's leaning in, trying to intimidate me with her presence or anger, or both. But she never has and never will bully me into feeling any kind of way. Any power she had over me, she lost a long time ago... and I’m going to keep it that way.

I notice my friends beginning to shift and shuffle around the table, uncomfortable with the situation. I have no doubt that each and every one of them is wondering if they should step in, step up, say something, or keep to themselves.

Honestly, it doesn't matter what they decide to do. Things aren't going to get better or worse. Once Lyla is fired up like this, there's no stopping her until she say
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  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 41

    “How dare I what?” I ask, taking a calm sip of my whiskey, refusing to even give her the attention of glancing in her direction. I know from experience there's no good way or right way to handle these situations with her, so instead I chose to go with a minimal response. “You know what you did.” Her voice lowers to a hissing whisper. I can sense that she's leaning in, trying to intimidate me with her presence or anger, or both. But she never has and never will bully me into feeling any kind of way. Any power she had over me, she lost a long time ago... and I’m going to keep it that way. I notice my friends beginning to shift and shuffle around the table, uncomfortable with the situation. I have no doubt that each and every one of them is wondering if they should step in, step up, say something, or keep to themselves. Honestly, it doesn't matter what they decide to do. Things aren't going to get better or worse. Once Lyla is fired up like this, there's no stopping her until she say

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 40

    Troy “Have you tried just talking to her?” Sandra’s innocent question has me glancing in her direction. We’d all decided to meet outside Club Red, and we’re sitting around a table in one of Arson’s father’s restaurants. The guy came from an empire of fine food and dining but chose to make his way in the tech world instead. Still, it’s a nice, reasonably quiet place to sit where we can all talk. “Of course he has.” Thea’s gentle words and the way she touches Sandra’s hand takes any sting out of the statement before her attention turns to me. “She doesn’t hate you, she’s just not sure she can ever trust you. Trust is important in relationships.” “You don’t say?” Blake says to her, and she rolls her eyes at him in a playful gesture that leaves me wishing for a love as easy as theirs. On the other side of the table beside Sandra, Rico nods his head in agreement, and I notice how Sandra leans into him, an adoring smile on her face when she glances up into his face. Sitting at the tab

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 39

    I turn away from him in hopes that he won't see the desperation on my face. One thing I hadn't considered is how the space might change the way I look at the man. Sure, he's always been commanding and sexy, but now he fits in this space and there’s something so incredibly sexy about him I’m not sure how to contain myself. So I stare at the double doors that I had commissioned specifically for this space and walk over to close them. I want him to see the art that I'd hung. I want him to see the lighting. I want him to see every little detail that I've added to this space. The lights, the brightness, the touch of dark, the shadows, everything that makes the area come alive perfectly in a way that's reminiscent of Club Red without being obviously derivative. I worked really hard on this room, and I'm absolutely proud of how the space turned out. Hard work, lots of money, seemingly endless sleepless nights... all seem like they've completely paid off. I turn to face him, waiting to se

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 38

    Bella I’d be lying if I tried to say that this specific project completion didn't leave me with a hole in my heart. I've never been so sad to complete a job. Usually, the thought of moving on to the next big project has me excited, but this time... I’m mostly sad. I'm also excited because I'm curious what he'll think now that the finishing touches are finally in place. I put a hand on Troy 's shoulder to steady myself in the chair as I tie a blindfold around his eyes. I don't want to think about the fact that our time together is coming to an end. All I want to think about is how I'm about to surprise him with his brand-new office. Because the thought that now we're going to part ways and potentially never see each other again, or only cross paths once in a while at the club or when I'm hanging out with my friends who happen to be married to his friends, leaves me aching inside. Maybe my feelings for him are stronger than I thought. Not that that matters. “Are you sure this is

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 37

    As I get the espresso maker out, I glance at the box of cookies on the counter, smiling to myself. I can’t help but remember how bad the cookies had been, and how she'd laughed at herself. I love that she was able to poke fun at her terrible cookies and that she hadn’t demonized me for telling her the truth. I don't think I've ever met anyone who preferred to know the truth, even at the expense of their feelings. I guess I could bake her some equally terrible cookies, although I'm not sure I can meet that bar. No, the gesture needs to be something big. Something I can't take back, something that proves to her that she is very important in my life. Just making bad cookies for her probably won't prove that point, but I'm absolutely putting that idea in my back pocket for a rainy day. Frustrated and out of ideas, I push the espresso maker back and decide I need something stronger. I grab my keys and head for the door. Ten minutes later I'm sitting at Club Red, my hands flexing aroun

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 36

    Troy I pick up the phone, surprised to see that she's calling. The second I do, I know I've made a mistake. “You did this. You ruined my life.” Lyla sounds almost unhinged. “You're going to have to slow down and start at the beginning because I have no idea how I play into any of this.” I thought I was done with her breakdowns and outbursts, but I guess some things can't be escaped. “Your bet with Arson is what ruined my relationship with him. Now he won't even talk to me.” I can hear her sobbing on the other end of the line, but I don’t feel an ounce of pity for her. “He broke up with you back when we made the bet?” I have a feeling I know what the truth is, and I'm going to make her admit it, if possible. “No, he just broke up with me when this whole mess came out.” On the other end of the line, she blows her nose in the most unladylike way. I lean back in my office chair in the living room and put my feet up on the desk I’d brought out until the project is complete. “So wha

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