brow and gestured to Trevor’s uniform. “He came as an Army captain, and I’m an uptight lawyer slash trophy wife.”
Todd laughed and shook his head. “You guys are too damn perfect for each other. I’m going to go do a round. I’m glad as hell you both drove down tonight.”
He turned away, mixing into the crowd and greeting familiar faces. Women approached and he’d talk to them for a minute before looking for an excuse to slip away again.
A commotion started near the doorway. Some hooting and hollering from the men, as the female whispers started rampant.
Todd glanced toward the foyer, mildly curious at who the newcomer was to be causing such a commotion. When the crowd parted, the first thing he saw was a blur of red. Then milky white tits nearly popping out of the white blouse of the chick’s costume.
Todd’s dick stirred, waking up for the first time in days. Finally . He latched onto the realization. Almost desperate to prove to himself he could still want another woman besides Kate.
He lifted his beer and took a long drink, never taking his eyes off of the woman who seemed to be drawing the men in like a magnet.
It looked like Little Red Riding Hood was searching for trouble, and damned if he wasn’t about to become the wolf to give it to her. This was exactly what he needed after a week of no sex. Of falling asleep with his dick in his hand and an image of Kate in his head.
Hell yeah. He was back in the game. A combination of arousal and relief surged through him. He shifted into auto mode, straightening to his full height and drawing in a deep breath that had his chest expanding. He slipped a languid smile on his face that generally made the female population melt and made his approach.
Red had her back to him when he finally sidled up next to her. Which gave him a moment to take in the lush curve of her hips and bottom.
He started at her stiletto-covered feet, lingering on shapely legs wrapped in black fishnet stockings. Damn, those were going to feel nice wrapped around his waist.
Then there was the red flared skirt, barely covering her ass. Above that, a waist that looked almost tiny compared the rest of her curves was cinched with a thick black belt that laced up the middle with white strings.
Her breasts were fucking amazing, nearly spilling over the gauzy white low-cut top. Creamy and smooth, one little tug on the fabric would have her popping free.
A red cape covered her hair and shoulders, and though she was turned to the side, he could see one long blonde curl curving over her collarbone.
All he needed was a dark corner, a few minutes, and soon she’d be Little Red Getting Ridden Hood.
Drawing in a slow breath, he took another step, until he was right behind her. He slid a hand over a lush, round hip and lowered his mouth to just above her ear.
“Hey, Red,” he murmured quietly enough for only her to hear. “You come here tonight to play with the big bad wolf? Because I might be able to accommodate.”
The woman froze, tension radiating through her body in waves, and he swore she stopped breathing. And then in an instant it was gone. The tension, the silence, as she gave a husky laugh and leaned back into him.
“That’s some mouth you have on you,” she said throatily.
“The better to eat you with.” He smiled against her ear and slid his hand over her hips to cover her soft stomach. His dick hardened further as she pressed back against him.
A tremble rocked through her body, before she turned to look him over. “Funny, but for a self-proclaimed wolf, you look like you belong in the jungle, not the forest.”
“ Jesus Christ. ”
Chapter Six
Todd jerked his hand away from her, stumbling backward as a roaring sounded in his ears. Kate. Fuck, it was Kate.
“What’s wrong?” she teased, red, painted mouth curving into a wide smile. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”
“What the hell is going on?” he muttered. “Ka—”
“Actually you had it right
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