Page 96 of Brutal Sin
Shay did a repeat of her eye-roll, not saying a word as she side-stepped and requested a drink order from a waiting patron with a jerk of herchin.
That was it. The inquisition had finished before it had begun.
“You hid our relationship because of that?” she asked.
“That’s not normal,” he muttered. “I think they’re lulling us into a false sense of security.”
“Is that why you’re anxious?”
He stiffened, not meeting hergaze.
She’d nailed it. He was anxious. “What is it? I thought you were excited about tonight.”
They’d discussed the complexity of returning to the Vault. It was their first major test. The trust and responsibility of being committed while participating in a sex club wasn’t something to disregard without a second, third, or fourth thought.
He frowned. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Now he was lying? “Bryan? What’s goingon?”
“Shit,” he muttered under his breath. “Look, I have something planned. I’m just not sure how it will turnout.”
Her stomach flipped. What plans could put this experienced man on edge? “You’re never nervous when it comes tosex.”
“Exactly.” He cleared his throat and stood tall. “Hey.” He raised his voice, cutting through the moans and whimpers. “I need everyone’s attention.”
Her heart fluttered as the room fell under his command. Couples stopped fucking. People stepped out of the adjoining rooms to hear what he had to say. Even Cassie and T.J. looked on in confusion from the far corner.
“As you all know, this is my first nightback—”
Wolf whistles and cheers sliced through theair.
“Come on, guys.” He hushed the excitement with raised hands. “As I was saying, I haven’t been down here since before I canceled the demonstration night. Unfortunately, the original plan didn’t work out, but tonight I’d like to give you all a taste of what’s in store when I reorganize the class.”
He faced her and held out ahand.
“Bryan?” She glanced around the room, unsure what was going on. “What are you doing?”
“I need you to help assist me in a tiny preview.”
She shook her head. No. No, no, no. She’d barely been prepared for what could’ve happened in the dark shadows on their own, let alone under a microscope.
Everyone stared at them, the simmering excitement in the air tickling herskin.
“I don’t think I’m ready forthis.”
His anxiety faded under the brilliance of his smirk. “You will be.” The promise was wicked. Confident. Entirely undeniable.
She reached for her drink and gulped some of the liquid.
“Don’t drink too much.” His heat closed in to envelop her, his lips finding her neck. “You don’t want to be numb forthis.”
Yes, shedid.
If it weren’t for his anxiety, she would’ve indulged in the upcoming naughtiness with bounding delight. Her nipples already tingled. Her panties had turned into a Slip ’N Slide. She loved every opportunity to be an exhibitionist in the safe environment of the Vault.
But Bryan was worried about something. The fear pulsed off him in waves.
“We should talk about this first.” The weight of the room’s interest bore down onher.
