Fighting Fate
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appeared cold but when I saw her eyes widen in fear at the idea of being escorted off, I felt bad. T
s the way the birthday man, Greg, was staring at me the whole time. when I told you about e
the guys who h
, I was encroaching on someone he viewed as his, so I quickly made my excuses. Seeing as
I like the ch
ifter. I opened the thirty-five year and poured him a generous measure,
lost himself in the red tables and card pla
n her top became ruined. I had to intervene. If she went home, Greg wou
od for Pauline and her fancy jacket. When I promised to buy her
That isn't my scene at all. Too much power play, reminds me too much of pack
to stand closer to her something shifted in her. As I took in her new appearance the coldness melted, leaving only her pretty face flushed with
lf,? my policy for avoid
om Greg was desperate to out-macho the situation. After watching me escort her
jealous idiot, I silently toasted as
out impressing her I could tell. To be fair I think she gave every guy in t
ing down. Greg, our lucky birthday boy, had managed to drink so much of his precious scot
To my surprise, Miss Wilding took up a seat at the bar whilst her brunette friend
face, determined to not end on a bad
glass from me, her finger brushed against mine and I felt a sudden fizz and crackle of conn
u mean," she said icily, sliding t
aight answer. This time she didn't break eye contact and I could see the layers
w how to handle any situation but for once I had no idea wha
er cheeks colouring a little as I took the chips from the bar,
r boss?" I asked, curious as to wh
.." she started, then looked across at him asleep in the booth, "I could alw
e bet on you being a good emp
have me," she said with a raised eyebrow causing me to
away. As though someone turned down the volume leaving just us faci
e sits. Callum and the staff were sorting out the drunken party goers with ta
s empty as she softly sips her drink and watches me. All I know is I want her
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