lips were pressed together, she could tell he was scowling...at her!
"What…" she started.
"And who might this be?" The man who’d sat next to Noahasked, coming to join the group. The other one who had chatted with Mateo and grinned at her, was standing next to him. He looked like Harper too, but had vivid blue eyes, like Noah’s, instead of hazel like Harper’s.
"If you all must know. Her name’s Alexis Monroe, the young lady Harper and I did business with recently." Noah ground out, testily.
His mood was changing drastically. His face was now a full on scowl. "Alexis, these two are Gabriel and Elijah, Harper's younger brothers and my cousins."
"Nice to meet all of you." She told them, wondering what was wrong with Noah. Did he not want her there?
"Nice to meet you, as well." The brothers stated in unison.
"How are you liking Eden, so far?" The one named Gabriel asked.
Alexis grinned, "It's different, but in a good way…I think. I didn't get to see much though."
"Then allow me to show you." Noah stepped in, pulled her hand around his arm and dragged her away. "Gentlemen."
Alexis looked back and waved at the men who all smirked at Noah and then nodded to her, before returning to their seats.
"A lovely family you have Mr. Kane. But, I don’t unders…"
He stopped abruptly and turned to her, "If you call me Mr. Kane one more time, I will rip this piece of nothing off of you and spank you in front of everyone." He flicked the thin cloth of her dress and glared at her, beckoning her to challenge him.
Oh she wanted to, but knew he would do exactly what he threatened to do. Her ass would be bared in front of the whole nightclub. And they would probably enjoy it.
She decided to test him anyway, he didn’t scare her, "You wouldn't dare."
"Oh, I would dare." He growled in that way that never failed to sear her blood.
"I don't think the owner would appreciate his guests being handled in that way." She breathed, looking around for Cadence. But, her friend was nowhere in sight. Everyone else was. Almost all eyes were on them. The ladies were staring at her with envy and the gentlemen were staring at her with intrigue.
"The owner wouldn't mind one bit. In fact, he approves." Noah drawled, as he grinned at her.
"How can you be so sure?"
"Because Ms. Monroe...I am the owner." He whispered, his grin much more devilish now.
Alexis gaped at him.
Of course he is!
And he didn't allow anyone to know. "Secretive much?"
"My secrets are well kept, under lock and key, Alexis."
She got the feeling that this wasn’t the only secret he kept under lock and key.
"Do your cousins know?" She asked perplexed.
His eyes caressed her from head to toe before answering, "Of course, each of us own a portion, including Mateo."
"Oh. Where’s Mateo from? He has an accent." She asked when they continued walking toward the back of the club.
"His father’s Italian and his mother’s American. Mateo came here from Italy with his parents when he was fifteen. I met him our first year in high-school, we had almost every class together. I helped him out with his English and he brought in the hot girls. It was a win-win situation for the both of us."
He laughed when her eyes narrowed.
They turned left and was swarmed instantaneously by a group of gorgeous young women, ranging from pale skin todark skin. All beautiful and clamoring for Noah’s attention.
"Ladies." He greeted them silkily with a smile. "My friends back there would love your attention."
They pouted, but went in search of his 'friends'.
Alexis scowled at their beautiful backs as they left and turned back to Noah. He was looking down at her, no doubt amused.
"Shall we...?" He gestured toward the entrance into another room further down.
"Where are we going?" She asked, before stepping into the room, which was more of a small theatre with a stage.
"This...," He waved a hand around the room, "…is where we entertain special guests."
Reaching into his pocket, he retrieved
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