Fakers with Benefits (Crimson Club Book 2)

by Willow Dixon

“Has anyone ever seen a brick shithouse?” River asked. “What does that even mean?” “No clue.” I shrugged off my top and wiggled out of my sweats.

“Really? Angel?” I leaned a bit toward Vlado. “How uninspired can you get?”

His smirk fell on Emily as he stepped onto the platform, but his gaze once again flickered to me, then Vlado, then me again. He held my eyes, then jumped onto the pole.

He kept his smile playful as he kissed her hand, but the look he shot me was filled with heat and appreciation.

Angel’s smile faltered but was back so fast I wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t been so taken by his beauty.

“Um, I have to work on Monday.” “When do you get off?” “As often as my wrist will allow.”

“It’s always the sweet ones you need to worry about. And the quiet ones.”

“Currently impersonating a duck.” He crept toward the desk. “A duck?” “You know, all calm and chill over the water but their feet are going like crazy underneath. That’s me. Only the feet are my brain.

“Not my fault you’ve got a muffin butt. It’s squeezable, so I squeezed it.” He shrugged. I smirked. “Did I complain?” “Nope. Which is why I kept doing it. Your butt was basically my fidget spinner tonight.”

“Oh, another rule. Post-orgasm cuddles are nonnegotiable. If I’m gonna rock your world, you’re gonna cuddle me after.”

Usually an attitude like Nick’s would piss me off, but on him, it was endearing.

Nick’s smile fell and his shoulders stooped. A rush of possessive anger moved through me. No one spoke to Nick like that in my presence.

I pressed a soft kiss to his lips. “I mean it. No limits. Today is about you getting spoiled.”

“He’s good for you. I haven’t seen this side of you in years.”

“Because I enjoy spoiling people I like. Seeing you happy makes me happy. And the selfish bastard in me likes knowing you’ll be wearing clothes I gave you.”

“You okay?” I asked Vlado. He’d spent the last few minutes staring at a spot on the floor in front of him with a blank look on his face. He shook his head, then glanced up. “Yeah. Fine. I’m just…” “Having a bit of a sexual crisis?” I chuckled at his gobsmacked expression. He scrubbed a hand through his dark hair. “Little bit. I never realized the stuff I like on women could look that good on a man. Or at least on a man who looks like him.”

“Wait, hold that thought!” Nick shouted excitedly. The door to his dressing room flew open and he rushed toward us. “Am I about to inspire a bi-awakening?” “Maybe?” Vlado shifted the empty sandwich platter on his lap so it covered his crotch. “Eeek!” Nick clapped his hands. “I have soooo many hot friends I can introduce you to if you wanna give dick a chance.”

Vlado was right. Nick deserved to know the truth about everything so he could make an informed decision about what he wanted to do.

Bravo, Willow, for NO SECRETS!

“I’m not used to people treating me like an equal.” Guilt rippled through me. I’d almost been one of those people.

Yes! Own it, Evan!

You’re…you’re a breath of fresh air after a storm. You brighten the room just by being in it, and you’re one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I never know what you’re going to say next, and I can honestly say that the time I’ve spent with you has been the most fun I’ve had in years.”

He blinked up at me as I knelt over him. “You’re so beautiful, Nicky.” I traced my gaze over his face, lingering on his big blue eyes, then his full cheeks, to those lips that could bring any man to his knees. “So beautiful.”

Sooooooo friggin sweet.

“Yeah, Ev. Mark me. Wanna see it. Want everyone to see it.”

“You don’t need to do that. Not with me.” “Do what?” “Perform.”

I'm Crying.

“I could get lost kissing you.” “There you go saying all that perfect stuff again.”

“Maybe to you, but bitch better check herself while I’m around because these hands are rated E for Everyone.”

“I need to speak to Arnold.” “The cockblocker?” Vlado snorted. Evan kissed my cheek and grinned. “I won’t be long. He’s been avoiding my calls, and I can’t figure out why.” “So weird.” I giggled.

Nick was…everything. And I didn’t want to give him up.