Free Locking You (The Boston Kirkpatrick's #2) by S. Donahue

make it.”
         “Just a little teaser to let you know what you’re in store for later.”
         He puts his hand in my panties and starts stroking my clit with his finger. It feels amazing, but I have to stop him. We are running late and need to meet Connor and Wendy.
         “Alright stud, as much as I want this, we have to go.”
         “At some point tonight, I shall finish what I started.”
         “No shit, let’s go.” He kisses me on the lips and we exit the bedroom. I check my hair in the hall mirror once more. After changing a million times, I decide on a black mini skirt and a tan shirt that falls off my shoulders…cream high heels to match.
         “You look hot, sweetie. I’ll have to keep you in my sights.”
         “Oh yeah, I’m gonna walk away and leave you.”
         “I’m just saying. All the guys are gonna want you”
         “You act like women don’t try to throw themselves at you.”
         “No, they don’t jealousy. Let’s go.”
         We get into my Lexus SUV. Brendan drives. The club is like fifteen minutes away, but with traffic it could take a while. We are headed to Canal Street. We may end up bar hopping, but they want to try out this new karaoke bar first.
         “Connor said he’ll be at the bah. You got your ID?”
         “Of course.”
         “Well that bag can’t hold much.”
         “Never underestimate Louie. He holds plenty.”
         We park the car in a lot. Brendan grabs my hand and we cross the street. It’s the sweet little gestures that he does that make my heart flutter. The bars are really crowded tonight. Brendan ends up knowing the door guy…what else is new. The guy named Doug, as Brendan called him, lets us right in. We spot Connor at the bar. We make our way through the crowd. Did this place ever hear of something called a fire code? Do I have to call Jim down at the fire station? Come on! We finally reach Connor and Wendy. We greet them and head to the table that Connor reserved for us near the stage.
         I haven’t seen Wendy in a while. We have become really great friends this past year. She will be my sister-in-law, which I can’t wait for. She is a bridesmaid in my wedding. Well, we actually have a whole carnival full of people in our wedding. Connor is the best man. My sister, Sarah, is the matron of honor. Wendy’s walking with “Sober Billy” as we now refer to him as. My cousin Gia is walking with Brendan’s best friend Patrick and My cousin Rachel is walking with Mike the bartender from Hush. Should be a fun wedding.
         As we sit at our table, the waitress comes to take our drink order.
         “I’ll take a Grey Goose and Cranberry and keep them coming” I say. It’s been a long two days.
         “You can say that again,” Connor chimes in.
         Brendan and Connor ordered Lagers and shots of Patrone. Wendy orders a Strawberry Daiquiri .
         “Tell your brother that you drove me home last night. He thinks my rookie cop drove me home.”
         “Oh, the one who only has eyes for you,” Connor laughs.
         “Gee thanks for the help.”
         “See, I know I’m not crazy,” Brendan says gritting his teeth.
         “Sorry I brought it up.” I roll my eyes.
         “Thanks for helping me out last night, Joella,” Connor says.
         “No problem. I know you’re innocent. I just wish I knew who did it.”
         “It will come out eventually,” Wendy responds.
         I think there’s just so much I’m missing. The waitress comes back with our drinks. She’s smiling at Brendan and Connor like me and Wendy aren’t sitting here.
         “We’ll take our drinks, thanks.” I give her a nasty smirk. The nerve of these damn women. Brendan does look hot tonight. I can’t blame her, but he’s all mine. I put my hand on his and kiss his cheek. “You’re so cute.”
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