Under the Lights
Part Two: Under the Lights – Available now!
A Scoundrels Short Story.
Just how hot does it get under the lights?
Becca Preston has been in love with Parker Banks for years. But she’s resigned herself to the fact her feelings can never be revealed. For one thing, he’s a huge Hollywood movie star and a lifetime spent living with her famous father has taught her actors aren’t exactly known for their fidelity.
But even more problematic is Parker’s dominance. Becca is used to calling the shots and Parker’s dark, commanding presence alarms her, leaves her frightened, confused…breathless.
Parker is most at ease onstage. So what better place than Scoundrels for him to capture his elusive beauty, Becca. Tonight, under the lights, he’s determined to set her body on fire, bring her darkest fantasies to life…and claim her heart once and for all.
This short story is part two of a trilogy of stories about Becca and Parker’s romance and it is connected to the Scoundrels series available now at Ellora’s Cave. For better enjoyment, it is suggested that you read Behind the Scenes before reading this book. Approximate word count is 6K words.
Excerpt:
Two men appeared through the mist provided by a fog machine. Becca had been right. They were drop-dead handsome, both dressed in black, muscle-hugging t-shirts and tight blue jeans. They wore baseball caps that cast their faces in shadow. No doubt that was part of the act.
This was the masturbation dream that caused her to come the hardest. This was the fantasy she’d revealed to Emma over drinks. She’d told her friend about three faceless men coming into her bedroom at night. Two would hold her down and play with her, while the third—the leader—ravished her and took her over and over.
Emma was recreating that fantasy now…for Becca. And three hundred nightclubbers. As Becca glanced around the stage, she had to admit Emma had nailed the illusory effects. The music, fog and lighting made it feel very much like she was still sleeping alone as her dreams came to life.
The one part of the story Becca had been a fool to reveal to Emma was that Parker was always the ravisher in her dreams. Now he was coming to fulfill the fantasy. He had threatened to capture her, to claim her, and as she watched the story begin to unfold, she realized just how much danger she was in.
The men crossed the stage slowly as women from the audience whistled and cheered them on. Becca had worked at Scoundrels for six years. She was no stranger to the erotic shows or the crowd’s responses. However, she’d never in her dizziest daydreams imagined herself performing in one.
She sat up in the bed, pressing her back against the headboard. As the men came nearer, she swallowed heavily, her heart racing in fear…and anticipation. They towered over her, both tall, broad, muscular. Christ. They were huge. Becca had never considered herself weak, but she was no match for these two.
Self-preservation kicked in as she recalled Parker’s words. He’d told her to fight.
Fine. Game on.
Under the Lights is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords and All Romance Ebooks.
