Chapter 123

“I like it… sweet and innocent by day, but male fantasy by night.” He winks and gains another eyeroll.

“You’re lame.”

“Dane?” A soft female voice cuts into our banter, slicing in intrusively, and it pulls both of our eyes up and back a few feet to the figure standing coyly there. Dressed in the same outfit as last night, make-up smudgy and hair not as perfect as though she’s been rolling about on it. She is staring at us from her higher vantage point although she seems nervous and uncomfortable. All the hackles rise on my neck, and I get instant full-body goosebumps as rage springs into my belly with sudden fire.

Maisie.

I freeze, recognizing the voice before the face, and grit my teeth before glaring at her with unconcealed dislike. Tingling with sparks all over and poised and ready to take the bitch down should she go anywhere near my man.

“Maisie? What is it?” Dane’s entire mood changes from happy and fun to instant ice. The mask he used to wear for m