Tempting (Inked Hearts 1)

"Ah yes, the ever-expanding strip mall mecca. How could I forget?"

"They have a Nordstrom now."

"Don't tell me I look like I shop at Nordstrom!" Her cheeks flush.

"Just remember you gushing about it." I lean in to whisper. "We both know you do most of your shopping at Hot Topic."

"Ethan!" She squeals. "I do not."

"Yeah? Let me see the tag of that dress."

She jumps backwards. "That doesn't prove anything."

"Doesn't prove that you love Hot Topic?"

"Oh my God! Someone will hear you." Her blush spreads to her chest but she's laughing too. "I have a reputation to maintain."

I let my

voice get loud enough that anyone can hear. "There's nothing wrong with buying half your wardrobe at Hot Topic. It has a lot of great stuff."

"Shut up!"

"Why? What's wrong with-"

She jumps into my arms and presses her lips to mine. It starts as a shut the hell up kiss. Then her lips are parting to make way for my tongue. Her hands go to my hair. She arches her back to grind her crotch against mine.

She moans into my mouth.

Fuck, that sound is music.

When she breaks the kiss, she stares into my eyes. Her expression is light, happy. "How long until the sound check?"

"Three hours."

"How far to our hotel?"

"Ten minutes."

"I like that math."

"Me too." I take her hand and lead her to the elevator.

"I guess there are perks to being a rock star." Violet throws herself onto the bed on her back and rolls to her side. Her eyes find mine. "This is huge."

I shrug, playing cool.

"What a load!" She pats the spot on the bed in front of her. "You look like a kid at Disneyland."

"I hate Disneyland."

"Because your parents always took you then went off on their own, leaving Mal in charge. And he liked to go to the island in the middle instead of on the rides." She pats the spot again. "I remember."

Violet spread out over the bed is inviting as hell, but I have other ideas. I lean down to scoop her into my arms.

She squeals, her grip around my shoulders tightening. "Ethan!"

I slide one hand under her ass and hold her body against mine as I carry her into the bathroom.