No Strings Attached

CHAPTER 32

"We'll keep an eye on you guys," Alessio shouts, and Vincenzo gives me a small nod.

"Let's dance!" Lea shrieks, pulling me and Issy by our hands towards the crowd of bodies in the middle of the floor.

"Keep your eye out for Simon, I'll recognise him when I see him," I tell the girls, letting hips sway as I keep my fingers interlocked with Issy and Lea's.

My eyes scan the club, meeting the gaze of Vincenzo as him and Alessio lean against the bar, both looking at us.

My jaw locks as I see a familiar figure leaning against the bar, drink in hand as he looks as though he's attempting to chat up the bartender.

"I see him," I say, letting go of the girls' hands and beginning to walk over to the bar.

I can't help but smirk as Simon looks over at me, his eyes gleaming as they rake down my body.

"Can I buy the pretty girl a drink?" he asks in a silky voice, taking a sip of his drink.

"Oh how kind of you," I smile, taking a seat on the barstool and crossing my legs.

"I've never seen you here before," he observes, his hand brushing my arm, sending a pit of guilt straight to my stomach.

"I've just moved to the area," I lie, taking the drink the bartender passes to me.

"I'm so glad you chose my club to come to," he chuckles, watching me intently as I shoot the alcohol down my throat.

"Your club?" I repeat, my tone dripping with innocence as I widen my eyes.

"I own a few," he says casually, his eyes lighting up as I lean closer to him.

"This whole thing? All yours," I breathe out, leaning closer towards him as his hand lands on my thigh.

"And everything in it," he says, his tone icy as his fingers trail up.

I hum in response, trying to ignore the crawling sensation on my skin, as he speaks again. "Simon," he introduces himself.

"Valerie," I reply, my tone silky as I give him a tight lipped smile.

"Such a pretty name," he observes, "Fitting for such an exquisite creature," his hand rests just underneath my dress as my throat goes dry.

They're never this touchy.

"Exquisite?" I repeat, widening my eyes as I look up at him.

"Come dance with me Valerie," Simon suddenly says, ignoring my remark as his hand goes to my waist, pulling me off the stool.

I look over my shoulder to see Vincenzo and Alessio; Vincenzo's gaze sending shivers down my spine.

He looks like he's about to murder someone.

My eyes slam shut as Simon grasps my waist pulling my body close against his as I let my hands stay loosely on his chest.

"Tell me, how long are you planning on staying here?" he asks, his lips brushing against my earlobe.

"Not long," I hum, biting the inside of my cheek as his hands float down to my ass, giving it a small squeeze.

I look over Simons shoulder to see Lea and Issy, looking at me with concerned expressions. Lea motions towards the private rooms and then to Vincenzo and Alessio, before the two walk off in their direction.

'Get out of there,' Issy mouths to me, and I shake my head and let my hands trail down to Simons belt.

"Why don't we go somewhere, more private?" I ask, my tone seductive as I let my lips linger against his neck.

"Not so fast," he chuckles, "I like to play with my food before I eat,"

Fuck.

Before I'm able to process what's happening, Simon is pulled away from me, Vincenzo grabbing his shoulder.

I watch as Vincenzo's fist goes flying into Simons face, whispering something in his ear before Griffon and Everett suddenly appear, putting a cloth to Simons mouth before they carry him away.

Everyone in the club starts shrieking and pulling their phones out, signalling that it's time to go. Vincenzo suddenly grabs my arm and I look up to meet his angry gaze.

"The girls are already gone, let's go," he orders, pulling me alongside him as he begins to run out of the club.

I pray that my heels won't snap as I run alongside him, trying to match his pace as we make it outside.

He unlocks his car and I slide into the passenger seat, slamming the door shut as he gets in beside me.

My head falls against the headrest as I catch my breath, my heart racing after the last few minutes. Everything happened so fucking fast.

"I had him," I say, looking over at Vincenzo who remains the perfect picture of anger and annoyance.

"I was speeding things up," he replies simply, his tone even, calm even.

"Do you not trust me or something?" I spit out,

"I trust you, not that piece of shit," he returns, each word more disgusted than the last.

"We could've gotten caught because of your idiot decision to interfere," I snap, feeling frustrated once more at how Vincenzo insists on stepping in when I had the situation under control.

"Well we didn't, so you can calm down," he snaps back, my hands balling up in fists on my thighs.

"What's the real reason Vincenzo? You know I could handle myself, so why did you have to interfere?" I ask in an exasperated tone.

He doesn't respond, making me even more infuriated as it suddenly comes to me. He's jealous.

"Was it because you were jealous Vincenzo?" I ask with a smirk, my tone pure silk as I watch his jaw lock. "Because he was touching me?" I continue, my tone becoming more seductive. "Because I was touching him?" my voice is a whisper as his eyes narrow.

"Yes,"

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