Chapter 30

Delaney

“I don’t like this,” Kai grumbles, his hands on my hips, pressing me close to him. My whole body heats up with need.

It’s Friday morning, and we are just finishing up a run. Kai pulled me out of sight and pressed me against a tree, kissing me stupid until I forgot my own name.

I’m really going to need to start spending time with him alone outside of running and seeing him briefly between classes if we’re going to have any sort of relationship. But the students haven’t been the only ones with busy schedules. The professors have been working overtime, too.

Thankfully, it’s winter break now, and I’m hoping to spend some more time with him. With all the guys, if I have it my way.

Logan and Benny have been getting most of my attention over the past week, understandably so, but I don’t want the others to think they don’t matter to me.

“It’s just for my aunt's birthday. I promise I’ll hate every moment of it.” I grin.

Auntie Eden and Auntie Sylvia are in town this week for Auntie Eden’s birthday. You would think we would go to a play, maybe dinner and a movie, but nope, not with my aunties.

She chose a strip club. A male strip club in the next town over. I’ve never been to one before, and I never thought I’d be going to one with my mom and aunties. But she wanted me there. I guess she knows the owner and can get me in. I don’t even think I’m legally allowed to otherwise.

He gives me a dark look. “Are we being a brat now, Sweetheart?”

“Me?” I gasp. “Never.”

“I still owe you those punishments,” he reminds me with a rumble in his chest.

“I know. They’re starting to pile up. At this point, I don’t know if I should expect you to deliver.” I bite my lip, trying not to smile as he growls.

“Put your hands on this tree and stick that perfect ass out right now, and I’ll show you just how much I plan on delivering.”

I shiver in delight at the thought. “I wish. Sadly, I don’t think we want to be outed with my pants down around my ankles.” I raise a brow, the sounds of people in the distance making me take a step out of his hold.

“You know, you could come to my place and skip the party. I’d be a hell of a lot more fun than that,” he grumbles as we start walking down the trail.

“Or you could get up on stage and shake that sexy ass of yours. I mean, I’d hate having other women look at what's mine, but I’d sure as hell enjoy it. Or maybe you can give me a private show sometime.”

Kai chuckles, and I shoot him a look.

“What?”

“I love how possessive you are over me, Sweetheart. It makes my cock hard.”

Is it messed up that I want to reach over and check for myself?

“Kai,” I whine. “You're being a tease.”

“A little payback for your comment back there.” He shoots me a sly grin.

“You play dirty.” I glare at him.

“Oh, Sweetheart, you haven’t even seen just how dirty I can be.”

Panties flooded. This man is perfection.

***

“Hey. What are you doing tonight?” I ask Winter over the phone as my aunties dig through my clothes to pick me out something to wear.

I’ve spent the past week here, and I’m pretty much moved back into the house. But I plan on keeping my dorm room because it’s going to be the only place the guys and I can be alone without risking Mom or James walking in on us. We plan on telling them eventually, but that's not how we want to do it.

“Nothing. Why? What’s up?”

“We’re going out for my Auntie Eden’s birthday. And I need my bestie to come with me.”

“Okay.” She laughs. “Sounds fun.”

“You’re not even going to ask what we’re doing?”

“Nope,” she says cheerfully. “I’ll go anywhere with you.”

“Awe. I love you.”

“Love you moooore,” she sing-songs. “I’ll get ready and meet you. Are you at the house? And what should I wear?”

“Yes, we’re at the house, and I’d say...” I look at my aunties. “What's the dress code?” I ask them.

“Slutty.” Auntie Eden wiggles her eyebrows. Oh god.

“Ah, sexy,” I relay to Winter.

“Okay...” she says slowly. “Are we going to a club?”

“Something like that.” I bite my lower lip as I smile.

I didn’t even think about how Winter would feel going to an all-male strip club.

“Hey, Winter. How do you feel about dicks?”

***

“We’re going here?” Winter’s mouth drops as we get out of the limo.

“Let’s party!” Eden pushes past us. She’s all dressed up in a skimpy dress, a wad of dollar bills in her hand, and a sash that says birthday girl.

“Mom, I think we may need to keep an eye on her.” I laugh.

Mom sighs and shakes her head. “I don’t think there's any point. She’s Eden.”

“Yeah, that's true.” We both laugh.

James had the same reaction as Kai. He didn’t enjoy the fact that Mom was going to go see other men naked but understood this was for her best friend.

He also stated that he trusted her and he was the one she was coming home to. Husband goals right there.

Also, I heard Mom mention to my aunties that James made sure she was reminded who owns her heart and body. I can only imagine. Actually, never mind, that's an image I never want to see.

As for the other guys, only Logan knows. Mostly because I haven’t seen Owen or Elijah much the past few days. And with being official with Logan now, it felt right to tell him.

He, also isn’t too happy, but he said to have fun and thanked me for being so amazing with helping him with Benny this past week.

He didn’t need to thank me. I loved every moment of it.

Benny is doing a lot better; the cream has helped a lot. He seems to be back to his old, sweet, bubbly self.

He’s not without some trauma. Benny doesn’t seem to like it when anyone leaves the room and will cry if we do. Not that anyone wants to leave him alone for any amount of time.

It’s just going to be hard on Logan when school starts back up.

“Laney.” Winter stops me as I go to follow my mom and aunties.

“Is everything okay?” My eyes widen. “Shit, is this too much for you? If you’re not comfortable, I wouldn’t be offended if you don't come in. I can come with you for the drive home.”

“No.” She shakes her head. “It’s not that...”

“You said dicks didn’t scare you,” I pointed out.

“Yes, but I didn’t think you were talking about this.” She waves her hand at the club.

“I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be,” she sighs. “Are you sure there’s not any other club we could go to?” she asks nervously.

“Why, what’s wrong with this one? My auntie knows the owner. This is the only one I’d be able to get into.”

She chews on her lower lip. “Fine,” she sighs. “But I need to be drunk as fuck for this.”

My brows shoot up as we walk towards the club. That was weird.

The doorman asks my name, but my Auntie Eden says I’m with her, and he lets me in.

Music and cheers fill the air. I smile when I see the place is all decked out for Christmas.

“Come on, Laney!” Auntie Eden shouts excitedly. “Let’s go see some candy canes.”

“Oh god.” I laugh as she pulls me toward the stage.

“I’m going to get a drink!” Winter calls out.

“Oh, I’ll come too!” Auntie Eden leaves me with Mom and Auntie Sylvia.

“This is weird,” I tell Mom, taking a seat on the chair.

Both women are watching the man, who’s currently dressed as an elf and half-naked.

I smile, shaking my head because they are not paying attention to me. My eyes find the guy, and I can see why they are so entranced with him. He’s hot. But my guys are hotter.

An hour later, everyone except me is drunk. But it doesn’t matter, we’re all having a good time.

I’ve laughed so hard my stomach aches with how crazy my mom and aunties have been. Who knew my mom could be so naughty when she drinks? Guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this case.

“Who knew dicks could be so cool?!” Winter looks at me with wide, wonder-filled eyes. “They’re all different shapes and sizes.”

Rolling my lips together, I smile and nod my head. “Yup.”

“And you stick them inside you.” She looks back at the guy on stage. “I bet that feels a hell of a lot better than my vibrator.”

“Not going to lie, it totally does.” I laugh.

“I wonder what Justin’s dick looks like.” She looks back at me. “You should ask Logan.”

“What?” I laugh. “Why would Logan know what Justin’s dick looks like?”

“Because they all get naked together, duhh.”

My eyes widen. “When?!”

“In the locker room.” She rolls her eyes. “Keep up with me, girl!”

“Oh.” I laugh harder.

“If it looked like that.” Winter points at the man’s dick. “I don’t know if I would want to go anywhere near it. That looks too big and scary for me.”

“Don’t worry, Winter.” I wrap my arm around her shoulder. “I won’t let the big cock get you.”

We both burst into laughter.

“Alright, everyone, it’s almost time for the main event of the night! Go grab your drinks and get your sexy asses back to your seats because you’re not going to want to miss this one!”

“Pee break, then more drinks,” Auntie Eden cheers.

“I’m coming, too,” Mom slurs.

“Me too!” Auntie Sylvia adds.

“I could use another drink.” Winter stands up.

“I’ll hold our space,” I tell them.

I’m on my phone, texting Logan while I wait for the next dancer to come on. The music starts, and I look around to see the others are not back yet.

I find them over in line at the bar.

“Oh well.” I look back towards the stage as the lights lower.

“Who’s ready to meet jolly old Saint Nick?!” the announcer asks, and the club goes crazy. “He flew all the way down here just for you! So, have you been naughty or nice?” The announcer laughs as the room shouts different answers.

“Naughty!” I shout, grinning.

“Yeah!” a lady next to me screams. “We’ve been so naughty. Come on, Santa, spank us!”

Laughing, the song Candy Shop by 50 Cent comes on.

“Fuck yes!” I cheer. What? I love the song.

It’s not really a Christmas song, but I don’t think there are any sexy Christmas songs to dance to like this.

The lights are dimmed apart from the spotlight on the guy’s lower half. He’s dressed in red leather booty shorts, and when he shows his front... my eyes widen. Holy shit, this man is packing. I can see everything.

I watch as he moves his body, the light focused on his junk or ass. And damn it, it looks good in those shorts.

The man knows how to move, dipping low and hugging that pole like he’s making love to it.

I shout and clap when he does a few complicated moves.

As he moves over to where I’m sitting, I look back to see that the girls are still in line. Oh well, they’re the ones missing out.

Bringing my attention back to the dancer, I can’t help but ogle his ass. It’s right there.

He bends down, squatting right in front of me. “Fuck it.” I grab one of the dollar bills from my table and tuck it into his underwear.

“Nice ass!” I shout.

I don’t know what comes over me, but I slap his ass.

“I’m so sorry!” I gasp, covering my mouth.

“It’s fine.” He chuckles, turning, and we come face to face.

My eyes widen as his almost pop out of his head.

“Laney.” I’ve never heard my voice be spoken with so much panic in my life.

I gape at him, mouth opening and closing as I’m filled with stunned silence for a moment before I’m able to speak. “Elijah?” I whisper.

Can someone please tell me why the fuck my stepbrother, my hopefully soon-to-be boyfriend, is half-naked and getting ready to strip in front of a room full of people?

Of all the things I’d have on my bingo card, this sure as hell wasn’t one of them.

To be continued in book two, Damaged Prince