LENNOX.

My heart feels like it is about to blow up any minute now. It’s beating so damn fast. I tried to keep my cool with Silas, but when I caught him staring at me, I just had to go for it. What’s the worst that could happen? I’ve done some research, and a little birdy told me that Silas is into men. I was ecstatic to learn it. I decided to go to the club today because I knew he wouldn’t talk to me when we got home. My chances of getting him to loosen up and talk to me were higher in a club.

He, of course, has decided that he’s not going to loosen up, but we got somewhere so the trip wasn’t a total failure. I learned tonight that I might have a very good chance with Silas, and that he doesn’t drink. Like whom is this man? He’s an enigma, and I find myself very attracted to him. It’s a mystery that even I can’t explain myself. Maybe it’s his eyes. They are so grey and beautiful, but I think it is probably his voice. 

I really like his voice.

Oh, my goodness, I have it so bad for this man. 

I just don’t know how quickly I’m going to be able to win him over. It’s like he keeps me at a distance and I’m not sure if it is because of his attitude or if he is against letting someone in. I suppose I can understand that because of his line of work, and I did blackmail him into helping me. He might be only tolerating me until we catch the person who ordered the hit.

Hell, he might even try to kill me afterwards.

“You better go enjoy yourself because after tonight, you won’t be going anywhere without my permission.” Silas grumbles, glancing around, “I don’t see any suspicious characters either, so it is safe to say that you’ll be safe. But if you get yourself killed in the process because you wanted to dance, then you can’t hold this against me. I tried to warn you that going out wouldn’t be the best idea.”

“You want me to go and dance with some guy?” I suddenly ask him, seeing his eyes darken, “you don’t even know what kind of dancing that I do. I could grind against them and make them crazy; you know?”

I wonder what he might do to me.

His lips twitch slightly in amusement, surprising me, “you drive someone crazy without even grinding against them, so it doesn’t really surprise me.”

“I am a catch, you know?” I growl at him, hating how he is making me feel like nobody else can be interested in me, “all my lovers have said so.”

“Then why aren’t you still with them?” He challenges me, his eyes meeting mine head on.

I stiffen at his question, knowing that he’s right, “maybe it’s because we just didn’t click. I’m not an easy man to please, Silas, and my lovers have quickly realized that I don’t put up with anything either. I know what I want, and I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it. It seems like they don’t like my ambition.”

“Well, maybe you need to tune it down if that’s the case.” Silas grumbles once again, “and stop calling me that. It’s Gray.”

I can’t help but smile because he’s not going to do anything about it, “no. I like calling you Silas. It’s your name… It makes me feel close to you.”

His eyes narrow to slits, “we are not close. I tried to kill you, Lennox, and you can’t get it through your head that we are never going to have some kind of friendship. I’m only here because you’re blackmailing me, and I don’t feel like going to prison for attempted murder. If I had my way, I would be as far away from you as possible.”

His cold words don’t affect me because I know it is not entirely true, “okay. You keep telling yourself that, Silas. I’m sure I will prove you wrong one day.”

He just huffs, rolling his eyes as he turns his attention back to the dancefloor. It makes me wonder if someone has caught his attention and it makes me eager to be that person. I down the rest of my drink, feeling the burn in the back of my throat before I set it back down on the table. I rise to my feet, seeing his eyes turn to me once again. I’m going to make him regret challenging me. 

“Well, I’m going to go have some fun because you’re boring.” I tease him softly, lifting my hands to slowly unbutton my shirt some more, “I hope you don’t mind if I try to find a bed partner for the night. I’ve been… A little horny lately. I have needs that need met.”

I don’t even care that I am just fibbing because the only person making me horny has been Silas. It’s like he knows what to do to push my buttons and it makes me want him even more. I’m going to make him jealous, seeing his eyes drifting to my hands, eyes seemingly getting darker before he looks away again. My heart is thumping in my chest, wondering if I’m just imagining it. 

“Well, wish me luck.” I tell him teasingly.

I don’t wait for a response as I make my way out of the VIP section and onto the dancefloor. I feel the music pumping through my body, making me feel a little nervous as I see eyes turn to look at me. This is definitely a club that I frequent and have met a few lovers in. I spot a few who are giving me lustful looks to which I just look away. There is a reason they are ex-lovers, and it is mainly because they didn’t know how to keep their personal feelings to themselves and not get too close. I had made it clear to them it was only a one-night stand, but they didn’t understand that.

I’m not sure how many of them are pissed that I cut ties. I can’t help it though, I’m just too cute.

I let my hips sway to the music, always having been a good dancer. Closing my eyes, I let my hands sensuously go up my body, not caring how much skin I am revealing. My body is aching, a desire inside of me that I didn’t know that I even had. I feel gazes on me, and I open my eyes to see Silas watching me intently from the VIP section. I know he thinks that I can’t see him. I know I drive him as wild as he makes me. 

It's just if he is going to do something about it is the real question.

“Lennox.” I hear a familiar voice call my name.

I look over and I see a very familiar face approaching me. It’s one that I never expected to see in so long. Is he being serious? What is he doing here?

“Tyler.” I whisper, a little shocked.

Tyler Baker is actually my ex-boyfriend, and someone that I haven’t seen in a long while. We used to date in high school and were actually very close with one another. He’s changed a lot since we broke up. He’s no longer the scrawny, lean swimmer that I had been with. We actually topped each other but now, he kind of reminds me of Silas.

His short, golden-blonde hair is slicked back. His ocean-blue eyes gleam mischievously, and his body has definitely filled out. It seems like he has grown a few inches than what he used to be. His tan skin and muscular body are showed off by the tight black shirt that he wears and ripped jeans. His arms are covered in tattoos, and he even has a small scar on his lip from when we were together. I had accidentally smacked him when I had a ring on, and it left a cut. I had felt really bad but now, it gives him a sexy, manly look.

“Wow, Tyler, you look a lot different.” I murmur, smiling up at him, “how have you been?”

Why is he even here? I thought he was gone.

His eyes look me over and I see the lust there, “pretty good. I went abroad for a while after college, learning different things while doing internships. I just got back a little while ago… I never expected to run into you. You’re definitely not what I had been expecting… You have filled out.”

My cheeks are burning a little bit because I did love him a long time ago, “well, you have definitely filled out yourself, Tyler. What are you doing here, though? Shouldn’t you be out with your boyfriend? I can’t remember his name.”

Tyler shakes his head, placing his hands on my waist as he pulls me closer, our chests practically pressed against each other, “no, I’m not in a relationship. We broke up years ago when I realized how foolish I was being for thinking that someone could replace the one person who I truly loved…”

He reaches up and cups my face in his hands. I don’t like this, wondering why I don’t like his touch anymore like I used to. He isn’t who I want. 

“I still love you, Lennox.” He whispers huskily, knowing that he is a bit irresistible.

I’m trembling a little bit, knowing that those are the words that I had wanted to hear from him for so long. Although we dated, we never used the L-word between us. I’m not sure but it was like some unspoken agreement between us for whatever reason. But now as he is leaning closer to kiss me, I wonder if this is something that I really want to happen. I am interested in Silas…

But what if I let Tyler kiss me? What would Silas do?

Just as Tyler’s lips are just a few inches from mine, he is suddenly ripped away from me. I’m shocked immediately when I see that it is Silas holding Tyler by the throat, a murderous look on his face. I must admit, I did find that a little hot as he holds Tyler off the ground a few inches. It reminds me of the dangerous kind of man that Silas really is. 

“Don’t fucking touch him!” Silas snarls, his other arm coming around my waist, “he’s not yours!”

My heart pitter-patters as the crowd immediately spreads out as Silas tosses Tyler onto the ground. Tyler lands with a pained grunt, glaring up at Silas with an ugly look. Oh fuck, Tyler doesn’t know who he is glaring at. He might get himself killed if he doesn’t quit it. I am quick to start pulling Silas away.

“Lennox, who is this?” Tyler grumbles as he rises to his feet, “you didn’t say that you have a boyfriend.”

“I’m not his boyfriend!” Silas spits, turning us to lead me away, “just leave him alone!”

“True, you’re not his type anyways.” Tyler taunts Silas, making Silas go incredibly still, “he does have better tastes than that.”

Mentally, I’m cursing Tyler because he is just being dumb. I grab Silas’ wrist, hoping that I can hold him back. I don’t want him to get in trouble because of me. It wouldn’t be good at all.

“It’s not worth it.” I try to remind him, hoping that I can keep him under wraps, “he’s just doing it to get under your skin.”

Silas takes a step forward to go with me, “I know.”

“Well, my number hasn’t changed, Lennox!” Tyler calls out, digging himself into an even bigger grave, “once you get rid of the freak, hit me up. I know we will be good together like we used to be.”

I thought that Silas would let it go but I should have known it wouldn’t be the case as he suddenly lets me go. He slowly turns around, making Tyler freeze on the spot because if looks could kill, Tyler would be six feet under…

The next thing I know, his fist his connecting with Tyler’s face.