Chapter 9 (Flashback)

“So, what do you say, Elena?” He coiled a stray curl of hers around his finger, giving her a gentle tug. “Would you like to get out of here and go somewhere more private?”

His offer caught her so damn off guard, her heart began to beat faster, and she never really realized that she never gave him her name during their entire exchange. The truth was, she had come to the bar to hook up with someone, and this guy was certainly attractive enough. Enough for her to ignore the fact he seemed to be aware of her identity despite meeting her the first time.

“Um, I don’t know,” she replied, biting her lower lip.

The stranger leaned in close, his face mere inches away from hers.

“I think you do,” he whispered, his breath hot against her ear.

His words sent a shiver down her spine, and she could feel herself starting to grow aroused. It had been such a long time since she felt like this.

He slipped her hand in his and pulled her to him, moving her between his legs. He kissed the side of her neck