Addiction (Addiction Duet Book 1) by Vivian Wood

Author:Vivian Wood [Wood, Vivian]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-09-11T04:00:00+00:00

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Meredith took a deep breath before exiting the limo, following Lily's lead. They'd arrived at a luxurious mansion in the middle of the city. She was used to the party scene, but for some reason she was feeling more anxious than excited. She'd had ample time to think during the ride over, and she couldn't stop imagining any number of worst-case scenarios.

Relax. It's not like anything bad's going to happen, she quietly reassured herself, then did a series of breathing exercises to calm her nerves.

“Relax,” Lily muttered as if reading her mind, then slipped a silver silk mask adorned with crystals into place. She gave Meredith a light nudge, urging her to put on her mask, too.

“Do we really have to?” she asked, suddenly feeling unsure and reluctant.

Masks weren't exactly the first accessories she'd have picked out. But part of her found the idea appealing. Concealing their identities meant they could dance and drink with abandon, hiding behind the guise of anonymity.

“Yep. I told you, some very famous people are here. No one's allowed in without a mask, and that's pretty much the only rule for tonight.”

She rolled her eyes, but Meredith obliged and followed suit. The mask covered more than half of her face. She startled slightly when she saw a masked usher approaching them, but then she realized the mask rule applied to the staff as well. They're really taking this whole anonymity angle seriously, she thought.

“Good evening, ladies. Your names, please?” said the usher after taking a small, polite bow. He stood expectantly, holding a clipboard to his chest.

“Lily. Lily Waldorf,” her best friend said taking the lead, gripping her wrist to emphasize they were together. “And Meredith Fields.”

After a few moments of scanning the names on his clipboard, the man nodded and smiled at them. Despite his mask, Meredith could tell he was attractive, making her feel less anxious and decidedly more excited about what the night had in store for them.

It’s going to be an interesting night, she thought with a smile on her lips.

“This way please,” the man spoke in a louder voice as they stepped into the mansion.

Booming music reverberated throughout the halls, and the air smelled like booze. Looking around, Meredith saw people getting into cozy booths lined up like tiny turtles. As she stole a glance at a couple on her right, she caught a glimpse of both a tiny couch and bed within the plush enclosure.

The center of the large ballroom was packed with sweaty bodies gyrating to the heavy thumping bass of the music. She blushed when she realized most of the women were wearing much less than her and Lily. Some were even wearing what appeared to be nothing more than strategically placed strips of leather and latex, and she tried desperately not to stare.

Be happy you’re in a dress.

A masked waiter passed them by, and Meredith was more than happy to quickly down a shot of tequila. A little liquid courage couldn't hurt, right? She turned to ask Lily if she wanted a shot, but her friend was nowhere to be found.

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