Tease: A Kings of Korruption MC Novel (32 page)

I watch her ass sway and bounce to the beat of the music, my dick hardening and pressing tightly against the zipper of my jeans.
 
I can’t take my fucking eyes off her.
 
I’d noticed Ellen months ago, when she was one of the nurses at the hospital where my buddy Smokey had gone to die.
 
She was fucking gorgeous in scrubs, but seeing her long legs and tight ass in that little black skirt makes my heart skip a beat.

“Don’t even think about it, man.”

I look at Reaper and smirk.
 
“Think about what?”

He snorts, shaking his head.
 
“Charlie fuckin’ asked you to stay away from that bitch.
 
It’s one woman.
 
Pick a different one.”

I cast my eyes back to the dancefloor and watch as Ellen swivels her hips and laughs along with her friends.
 
Charlie had told me to stay away from her more than once, and so far I’d listened, but watching her dance, head thrown back with laughter, I’m not sure I can do that anymore.
 
For months I’ve had glimpses of her, and every time, I flirted and she laughed, but for the most part, I’ve kept my distance.
 
Not anymore.
 
Sorry, Charlie
.

“Come on, Reap.
 
Look at those other bitches.
 
Be a decent fuckin’ wingman, would ya.”

He raises his brows.
 
“I’m not anyone’s wingman.
 
I can find bitches all on my own.”

I shrug and throw my hands up.
 
“Your loss, brother.”

Leaving Reaper on his own, I weave my way through the throng of dancing bodies and approach the group of ladies to come up behind Ellen.
 
The women in her circle exchange glances of surprise but nobody says a word as I slip my hands onto her narrow waist and dance along behind her.
 

The minute my hands touch her body, she spins around, pinning me with an annoyed glare.
 
Once she realizes who it is, the glare fades and uncertainty takes over.
 
Raising my eyebrows, I give her my sexiest smile.
 
It never fails.

Smirking slightly, she shakes her head and leans forward, shouting over the music.
 
“What are you doing?”

I grab onto her hips once again, and drag her into me, pressing her body against mine.
 
Using the loud music as an excuse to lean into her, I shout back.
 
“Well I
was
dancing with you.”

Pulling back, she places her hands on my chest and pushes me away gently.
 
“I don’t think that’s a good idea, Jase.”

What the fuck?
 
“Why not?”

Biting the inside of her lip, she looks into my eyes and shakes her head once more.
 
“It just isn’t.”

My gut sinks as she turns and walks off the dance floor without looking back.
 
I’m in shock.
 
This has never fucking happened before.
 
Not to me, anyways.
 
I look over at the three ladies that Ellen had been dancing with.
 
All three of them are still dancing but have their eyes on me.
 
One of them shakes her head, giving me a slight shrug.

Frowning, I turn and watch as Ellen gets closer to the washrooms.
 
That’s it?
 
It just isn’t
?
 
I don’t think so
.
 
Avoiding the swaying bodies, spilling drinks, and the grabby hands of one very drunk woman, I wind my way through the crowd once more and lean against the wall outside the ladies room.
 
I wait for almost five minutes before Ellen comes back out.

It’s quieter back here so I don’t have to shout.
 
“How do you know?”

She yelps in surprise and freezes, wide eyes on mine.
 
“What?”

I take a step forward.
 
“How do you know that it’s not a good idea?”

She stares at me a moment, like a deer caught in the headlights.
 
Then she recovers.
 
Rolling her eyes, she chuckles.
 
“It was just a dance, Jase.”

I take another step forward, closing in on her space in the narrow hallway.
 
“Exactly.
 
It was just a dance.
 
How can that be a bad idea?”

Pressing her back against the wall, her chuckle falling away as she nibbles on her lip, her eyes never leaving mine.
 
“Jase …” Her shoulders slump, and she lets out a heavy sigh.
 
“Look … you’re a nice guy, but …”

Placing my hand on the wall above her head, I lean forward and recapture her eyes with mine.
 
“It was just a dance, Elle.”

Standing up straighter, she gives me a challenging look.
 
“Really.”

Chuckling, I nod my head but whisper, “Fuck no.”

Her eyes widen, and she pushes off the wall, making me take a step back.
 
“That’s why.
 
I’m not that girl, Jase.
 
I don’t do one-night stands.
 
I’ve heard all about you, Jase Matthews”

“Ah, so you’ve been asking around about me.”

She narrows her eyes and shakes her head.
 
“No.
 
But I’ve heard enough to know a few things, and more than enough to know that I am most certainly not what you’re looking for.”

The smile falls from my face as annoyance seeps in.
 
“And what exactly do you think I’m looking for?”

She shakes her head.
 
“Not me.”
 
On that final note, she turns and walks away.

I watch in confusion as she fades back into the crowd.
 
What the fuck just happened?
 
I’ve never been blown off like that before.
 
Women love me.
 
I’m Jase Motherfucking Matthews.
 

I emerge from the hallway just as Ellen and her friends are walking out of the bar.
 
Just before she walks out, she turns and our eyes lock.
 
Even from the other side of the room, I can see her hesitation before she turns and leaves.
 
Oh yeah … she’s exactly what I’m looking for.
 
She just doesn’t know it yet.

Watch Out For

Jase

Book Three in the Kings of Korruption MC series

Coming April 2016

Acknowledgements

There are so many people that have had a hand in making this book a reality.
 
I know I’m going to forget someone, but I will try my best.

To My Hubby
– Mike, I know that living with a crazy writer (well me anyways) is not always fun, and there have been so many times that you’ve wanted to run screaming.
 
Thank you for sticking it out and doing more than your share around this house while I focus on my dream.
 
You are a wonderful husband and the girls are lucky to have you as their dad to take good care of them and show them what a good man is really like.
 
I may not say it enough, but I love you!

To Amanda DiPierro
– For someone just starting out as a PA, you have kicked ass girl.
 
I ask a whole lot of you and you always go above and beyond.
 
I’m thankful for all that you do and am looking forward to continuing this journey with you by my side.
 
Love ya lady.

To Christina DeRoche
– Again, you read every section of my work as I write it and always deliver honest and extremely valuable advice.
 
Your opinion means the world to me, and these books have almost as much of you in them as they do me!
 
I could never have gotten Tease right without you.
 
P.S.
 
You are never allowed to leave the country to go to tropical climates when I am on a deadline ever again!

To Jacqueline Sinclair
– Once again, you’re professional opinion and advice has been invaluable.
 
I enjoy our late night rants, giggles and words of encouragement.
 
Meeting you has been one of the most rewarding parts of this self-publishing journey and I can’t wait until we actually meet in person.

To Shelly Morgan
– You have been amazing though all of this.
 
Not only have you pointed me in the direction of amazing cover designers and editors, you also took the time out of your very busy schedule to make me some beautiful and very sexy teasers!
 
You are one talented lady, and I am excited to meet you for real in Mississippi!

To Robin From Wicked By Design
– Yet again, you’ve created me a gorgeous cover that I am proud to show off and that people love to stare at.
 
Your work is incredible and you are always so helpful when I need extras.
 
You have developed a fan for life, girl!

To Shannon From Shanoff Formats
– Thank you!
 
You saved my ass at the last minute with Ryker and you have been amazing with Tease.
 
I don’t remember how I found you, but I thank God that I did!

To My Queens
– You girls have been so amazing.
 
I can’t tell you how many times you ladies have made me smile when I go to post a promo pic or do a takeover and see that you ladies are way ahead of me.
 
Your loyalty is humbling and your friendship is so very valued.
 
I look forward to meeting every one of you someday, and maybe get a real life pic that doesn’t involve Johnna in a sink.

To The Bloggers
– So many bloggers have supported me along the way, I would need a whole other book just to list them.
 
I try to thank you all as you post, and your reviews and support have been incredible.
 
I am so thankful for all that you do.
 
Without awesome bloggers like you, lowly indies like me wouldn’t have a chance in hell.

To Avelyn Paige and her Saints & Sinners
– Thank you for helping me put together such a huge release blitz.
 
It hasn’t happened yet, but so many people are on board and that is all because of you.
 
I appreciate all the help you give me and if I can ever return the favor, I am at your service!

To Maria Lazarou
– Not only did you design me some amazing book trailers, you also helped out with a ton of promotion for both Tease and Hybrids.
 
I don’t know where you find the time to do all that you do, but know that I appreciate it so much and will be recommending you far and wide!

To My Readers
– I am also thankful for all of you.
 
I am thankful that you have taken a chance on a little Canadian girl who loves books and I hope that I didn’t disappoint you.
 
For every email, follow, review and purchase, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

About The Author

Geri has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember. She can usually be found curled up in a comfy chair, reading on her iPad both day and night. Geri is an incurable night owl, and it's not uncommon for her to still be awake reading at 4 am just because she can't put the book down!

Geri loves all genres of fiction, but her passion is anything romantic or terrifying; basically anything that can get her heart pumping. This passion has bled out onto her laptop, and became the Kings of Korruption.

Writing this series has knocked off the #1 thing on Geri's bucket list, and publishing it has been an absolute dream come true. She hopes you love the Kings as much as she does.

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