Shutter: The Complete Series by S.E. Dosher

Author:S.E. Dosher [Dosher, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sarah Dosher
Published: 2014-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

I make it back to the side of the club where I left Paul in record time, skirting around the edge of the dance floor so I’m not assaulted by anyone else tonight. My lips are throbbing and raw from Niko’s kiss, my fingers longing to touch them and remember the feel of him. I fight the urge and hurry my way back to Paul, knowing I’ll need something stronger than a Shirley Temple if I’m meant to survive the night.

My eyes easily find Stephen’s blond hair before I see Paul. They are sitting at the table, Stephen’s back to me, and my heart skips. I’m obviously not meant to juggle two men at one time—if that’s actually what this is considered. I don’t have the mental strength to focus on either one of them tonight, and the thought of faking sick so Paul will take me home plays on my mind.

Paul looks up and sees me approaching. His eyes go wide and stop me in my tracks. I shrug my shoulders and notice his gaze has fallen to behind me. I turn around to see Niko. He’s about twenty feet from me and has also stopped his approach. I turn back to Paul and Stephen but stand frozen. This is not a decision I want to make; hell, it isn’t even one I should be thinking about. I’ve got reasons to want both of them, but I’ve also got reasons to steer clear of each, as well.

Paul stands and motions his head for me to come to him. I nod in agreement and practically run before my heart has a chance to grasp what I’m doing and stop me.

My chest is heaving with quick breaths when I finally come to a speedy halt. My head turns to look back where Niko had been, but he’s gone, no trace of him.

“Well, well, about time you came back,” Stephen says with a smile when I reach them. “Wow, what’s going on?” he asks then looks to where my eyes are focused. Thankfully, I know he doesn’t see anything.

“Nothing,” I manage to force out. “Just been dancing.” I lie and look toward Paul who, bless his heart, is nodding.

“I told you, the girl wanted to dance, but I refused.” He flips his hand dismissively, a gesture that means change the subject; I actually see it often.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t here when you arrived, we had a small disruption I had to help take care of earlier.” Stephen tells me without lingering too long on my frenzied entrance.

“Don’t worry about it, we’re fine,” I reassure him and pick up my half melted Shirley Temple, taking a huge gulp, hoping that having something to fiddle with will settle my nerves.

“Yes, but I could have taken you up on that dance,” Stephen says and does a little shake with his shoulders.

Paul and I both burst out in laughter. An ice cube shoots from my mouth and bounces off the table then falls to the floor.

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