Dark Wings (Never Dark Book 1) by Skyla Madi Read Free Book Online

down to see if the douchebag was okay.
    I brushed the front of my suit and reclaimed my drink. “This is expensive.”
    She scowled at me and rose to her feet. Violet leaned over the bar and a sked Randy to call an ambulance. While she did that, I sculled back the rest of my drink and placed it back on the bar.
    “I came to see you tonight, but I’ve changed my mind.” She turned away from me and the curiosity in me made me want to know why. I caught her by the elbow, forcing her to face me.
    “You came to see me? Why?”
    Violet frowned. “Isn’t there somewhere private we can talk?”
    I nodded. If I could get her to my room , at least, then I’d have a chance at keeping her hidden from my brothers. I extended my elbow to her and she took it. We headed towards the elevator guarded by two of my security guys. Without a word, they stepped away, allowing us to gain access. Once the elevator doors were closed, we were engulfed by silence. I watched her as she admired the grandeur of the elevator. It was wall to wall gold, not real gold, of course, that’d be too heavy, but there was no way you’d be able to tell the difference. Before we could make it to my room, I hit the stop button, and with a jolt and a loud clank, the elevator stopped. Defensively, Violet took a step away from me, her legs shoulder-width apart, as if to gain more balance.
    Dex’s voice rang through the elevator. “Is everything okay, sir?”
    I pressed th e intercom button, but kept my eyes on her. “Everything’s fine.”
    The hem of Violet’s dress stopped well above her knee. Her legs were well defined with muscle and the stilettos she wore made them seem longer, like they went on forever. I stepped toward her and her hands clenched into fists at her sides.
    “Relax ,” I said, extending my hand toward her and exposing my palm. She watched me cautiously, working her jaw as I stepped closer to touch her. I couldn’t resist. Our bodies were only inches apart when I reached around the back of her head to free her hair from the single clip holding it up. “You know I like it when you wear your hair down.”
    On cue, her long red hair fell around her, draping over her shoulders, down her back , and around her breasts. I admired her for a little longer. Her sun-kissed skin flushed the sexiest shade of pink and I took a step back. I didn’t want to overwhelm her… or myself.
    “Why’ d you want see me?” I asked, leaning against the opposite wall.
    Violet watched me quietly, her eyes flickering between hate and love. It was then I knew she’d come here to kill me. Don’t ask me how... I just knew. My guess was she’s was trying to find the right time, and in this close proximity, she didn’t have room to do her crazy acrobatic combat moves. I’d win. My inner demon was trying to fight me, to take over, but I wouldn’t let it—for her sake. Subtly, I gritted my teeth against him and refused to budge, a few moments later, the burning desire to tear her head clean off disappeared.
    “I know you were in my room last night ,” she said, her blue eyes narrowing.
    I caught my bottom lip between my teeth, fighting against a smile and started the elevator up again. It shook for a moment before continuing its ascent.
    “Maybe you were dreaming that I was in your room?” ” I replied, stepping towards her. “I have that effect on people.”
    She made no attempt to keep me away as I pressed her hard against the elevator wall. Staying in control was difficult. I could feel the pulse of my blood and the need to be even closer. Subtly, I inhaled the sweet strawberry scent of her shampoo and fought the urge to comb my fingers through her red locks… or take her in the elevator. The way her chest rose and fell told me that if I were to make a move on her she’d have a hard time not reciprocating. She tried to shove me, but it was hard for her to use any strength from her legs in those heels.
    “I wasn’ t dreaming.”
    I pressed harder