He chuckles, still staring forward."With someone … special?"
I chuckle too."No.Apparently, you're going out tonight with someone else."
He grins and turns to face me, resting his shoulder on the wall, being careful not to get too close.
I grin and turn my face to him."Are you going out with someone … special?"
He laughs."No.I'm going alone to a Hail and Farewell on post.I don't know where the special someone in my life is going."He winks at me."Where are you going?"
I laugh."To a cocktail party."
He closes the distance.His body heat hits me.His scent fills my nostrils."You sure look hot."
I look away as a flush falls over my skin.You make me hot!
He leans his head down and whispers in my ear."You really look hot!Scorching hot."He runs his fingers down my arm.
My skin feels scorched from his heat as goosebumps pop out.
He smiles knowing his seduction is working.
The elevator dings and comes to a stop.As the doors slide open onto the lobby, he bows slightly and gestures."After you, my lady."
I turn barely controlled wild eyes on him."I am hot!Really hot."I wink at him as I exit.
Time to do a little seduction of my own.
Strutting my stuff across the lobby floor with the full swagger of a $1,000,000 Vegas star in her signature diva dress, I work it!
Try taking your eyes off this, Mr.Sexy!
Halfway across, he lets out a long, low whistle.
I laugh softly at his reaction.Moore, you are a rascal.
I continue all the way to the exit doors before I glance back to see if he followed or not.
He is still standing in the door of the elevator.Blocking it.Relaxed.Watching me.Enjoying the show.
Fuck yeah, you look like a Golden God standing there, not the least bit intimated.In complete control of yourself and knowing you are capable of completely controlling me too.
Damn straight.A real man!
I stand expectantly at the door.Waiting patiently, I give him a beautiful, sweet smile.
He responds with his own, picks up his cooler, and crosses to me.I am struck by how comfortable he is in his own skin.
He doesn't exude confidence exactly.Although I'm sure, most people misinterpret it to be cocky.It's something more.More like complete mastery.Supreme competence.
When he reaches me, he sticks out his hand."It is time to formally introduce ourselves, Miss Wright."
I slip mine into his.He allows my whole hand to slide into his deep grasp before he engulfs it with his.Then he pulls me to him, making me take a step forward and invade his space.My passion flows with the touch of his skin and the closeness of his body.Only the public lobby keeps it under control.He squeezes my hand, making me quiver inside.
"Aurei Moore."His breath tickles my face.
My voice sounds breathless when I ask, "Ari?Short for…?"
He smiles his sexy half-smile.
