Free Besieged by LP Lovell

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    I step back. “Um, I need to go and find my brother.” I manage to say.
    He smiles tightly. “I’ll see you later then.” It’s almost a threat, but he releases me and I am grateful.
    I turn and walk or rather stagger across the dance floor. I didn't realise how drunk I was, supported by Theo's strong arms, now it's hitting me like a freight train. That last round of shots has finished me off.
    I spot Harry dancing with Molly less than innocently. I approach them and Molly beams at me. Harry is dressed in jeans and a blue striped shirt. His dark hair and tan almost make him look Italian, but his green eyes are a give-away. I notice him eyeing Molly’s arse. I slap him round the back of the head. He looks like a naughty little boy who’s been caught doing something he shouldn’t, he laughs. Keeping Harry and Molly apart has been my life’s mission. It would just be so wrong.
    “Come dance Lill’s.” He grins.
    I glance over Molly’s shoulder and notice Theo with another well-dressed blonde guy standing at the glass balcony above the club. They're surrounded by a group of beautiful women. One has her lips against Theo’s throat and her hand pressed against his crotch. His hand grabs her arse which is barely covered in a miniscule skirt. A feeling of unease stirs in me, let’s just say it’s a feeling I’m unaccustomed to and it freaks me the hell out. Through the entire exchange his eyes never leave mine, he smirks in a way that makes me clench my thighs together and winks at me. I turn away from him, keeping a mask of indifference on my face. It’s a skill at which I’m well practiced.
    As I turn away from him the realisation of what I’ve just done starts to slowly sink through my alcohol induced haze. I kissed Theodore Ellis. Not only is he a client, but he's also a man whore. I groan inwardly to myself. Way to go Lilly, now he thinks you're just as easy as all the other girls he's managed to seduce in exactly the same way. Remember play, don't be played. That's the only way. You can't play this one’s game. Walk away.
    The music changes again and I'm really drunk, not to mention the fact that I need to escape before Theo finds me and takes advantage of my inebriated state.
    “I’m going.” I say to Molly and Harry.
    “I’ll come with you.” Molly says.
    “No, no it’s fine babes. You stay. I’ll get a taxi.” I don’t want to drag her away. She looks like she’s having a good time.
    “You can’t go home alone Lilly” Harry says, doing his protective older brother routine.
    “Harry the taxi’s are right outside. Jesus, calm down.” I roll my eyes. “I’ll see you guys later.” I leave before he can object.
    I go and get my jacket from the cloakroom and stagger out of the club into the cold night air. I take a deep breath trying to clear my head.
    “Are you ok?” One of the bouncers looks concerned.
    “I’m fine.” I respond. God I must look worse than I thought.
    I start walking down the pavement. I think I saw a taxi rank around the corner when we came in. I’m startled when someone grasps me firmly at my elbow. I whirl around tearing my arm away. I put my fists up into a well-practiced defensive position.
    Theo stands there frowning at me, holding his hands up. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.” He frowns as his eyes search mine.
    “It’s fine. I just need to go.” I manage to slur dropping my arms to my sides. My head spins violently and my stomach rolls, god I should not have drunk that much.
    “Where are you going?” He asks gently.
    “Home.” I respond. He frowns again and takes a deep breath.
    “I can take you home.” He offers.
    I sigh. “Look Theo, I’m sorry about tonight. I shouldn’t have acted like that with you. I…I’m sorry. Please can we just forget about it?” I plead with him, hoping desperately that he'll accept my apology and leave.
    Suddenly I’m being moved and there’s a wall to my back. I’m so drunk that I’m left