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CHAPTER ONE - Reese

“Hot dayu Locke says when I lead our little party through the doors of Exotique, one of several high-end dance clubs that I own

“Are you sure you want to do this?” Heirlfriend, Sloane

She s I want to o a memorable one I already told you that Besides,” she says, leaning up to bite his chin, “maybe I can learn some moves”

He He’s already picturing her working a pole in a private show that’s just for him

“Oh, God!” Sig says, covering his ears with his hands “I do not need to hear this shit!”

I chuckle and shakefor a second to look around

I’m always filled with a mixture of pride and arousal when I walk into one of h-end exotic dance clubs that spans the United States and several other countries And although I don’t get to visit all of thee out of walking into one

Everything is exactly as I left it when I was here thirteen o The black marble floors are buffed to a shine, the chroorgeous cocktail waitresses are dressed in sleeveless, tuxedo dresses that bear a shitload of clvage and stop at the top of their thighs Classy Sexy Mine

I know I could walk up to any one of them and, within ten minutes, leave with them I wouldn’t even have to tell theifts I possess I’ they want And they have soht anyway

But now’s not the tiht, I’irlfriend, Sloane could sail with me on one of my luxury yachts to Hahere we’d drop theed for them Her brother was a surprise, but… whatever It’s the least I could do for Heht to justice the dirty cop whose actions led to the death of our youngest brother, Ollie

“Coroup, “this way”

When Heht, I called and had theareas for us It sits slightly to the left of the stage, close enough to sirlfriend wants to learn soive her the best seat in the house

I recognize a few of the girls we pass I’m surprised they’re still here I don’t re distinct about each one

Blonde waitress—screamer

Red-headed bartender—likes it rough

Another blonde waitress—clingy Seeing her glare at ot when she finally realized that I et attached I’m not interested in a relationship

She found out the hard way

Once we’re seated, a nice-looking brunette with s and tits that sit up under her chin coives me is very… interested Whether she knoho I aet her to sneak into the bathrooless But with ht

Pity, I think as I appraise her surgically-enhanced figure once more

“I’ain? Or should I just call you ‘mine’?” I tease with a wink

I’et She leans down closer tome a bird’s eye view of her assets, and whispers huskily, “Pandora, but you can callyours”

I arch ive her a half smile “How about we start with a round of shots first? Patron On ”

Her eyes are glea with attraction I knohen I see it I’ve seen it a lot “And your na out to wet one corner of her full lips

“Reese Spencer”

Her eyes round almost imperceptibly

Almost

She knoho I aets around occasionally And word otten around to her

“Yes, sir I’ll be right back with those shots”

I nod hts dies and all eyes turn to see the gorgeous platinum blonde strut out onto the T-shaped runway that leads froe

I watch with lad the club is running s, I just want the night to be over so that I can go and get some rest before tomorrow I have a funeral to attend

I drink while irlfriend tease each other I would find their easy love enviable, if I cared anything about having that kind of relationship But I don’t, so I barely pay them any attention

I look away fro and public displays of affection in favor of Sloane’s older brother, Sig He see the hell out of my club

“Good god! She needs to bring that ass right down here and sit it in my lap,” he says when another pretty blonde with e

He laughs and howls, throwing back another shot and chasing it with his Southern Co hi me a playful punch in the arm

“Drink up,at a club like this with hs a little harder than what is probably warranted

“I think you’re doing just fine on your own,” I tell hi note of it when he loses his balance and nearly falls out of his chair