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nothing more than to celebrate it with him.
When their eyes locked backstage, she squealed and ran at him. She threw her arms around his neck
and he spun her around. He was covered in sweat, out of breath from their performance and she had
never seen him look more amazing. He leaned in to kiss her but she pulled back and shook her head.
He growled as he lifted her up, making her wrap her legs around him.
With her body pressed against his, Lily could feel Damien harden. His breathing changed as he
stepped back into the shadows backstage. The hallway was covered in power cords, discarded
instruments and amps and large rolling trunks. Damien moved with grace, maneuvering around
everything without tripping. She tightened her grip on his waist.
What are you doing? She whispered against his ear.
I need to fuck you. I can t wait. I need to be buried in your pussy.
She startled at his words. She d never heard him talk like that. His eyes were frantic, scanning the
hall before moving in behind some equipment. He pressed her against the wall and ground himself
against her. His hands ran up the length of her legs and pulled her thong to the side. His fingers ran
across her clit and she hissed.
We can t do this here. Lily pushed on him.
His eyes met her, surprise written all over his face. He loosened his grip, allowing her to stand. I
need you, Lil.
She realized he was shaking. She put her hands on each side of his face and smiled. You can have
me, just not here. What you did out there was amazing. Don t ruin that by getting caught with your
pants down. Literally.
He chuckled and put his forehead against hers. Let me kiss you. Please. I have been all over your
body. Give me your lips.
His expression was so serious that tears filled Lily s eyes. I can t. I m sorry.
A throat cleared and they jumped apart. Lily s eyes locked with Steve s. Pain was etched all over his
face. She had no idea what it must have looked like they were doing back here but she knew the truth.
Her instinct was to run to him and make him understand nothing was happening. But it was. He had
turned her down and her relationship with Damien had intensified. She couldn t take back what
happened between them last night. She didn t want to. It had been intense and she enjoyed her time
with him more than she d expected to. Staring at Steve standing there with his eyes locked on both of
them, she felt sick.
I m sorry to interrupt. Your band is on in thirty seconds and they were looking for you.
Shit. Damien squeezed Lily s hand and took off running down the hall.
Lily leaned back against the wall and closed her eyes. Her life was spinning out of control. She
couldn t just stand by and watch it implode. It was time to take charge. Hearing the audience scream
made her open her eyes. Steve was standing a foot away, his body rigid and his eyes full of fear. Fear
of what? She wanted to reach out and touch him but after their last conversation, she knew that
wouldn t be right.
I m D Rey, I m Lennon, hey I m Harley and I m Max. We re Liquid Regret. The muffled voices out
on stage made Lily smile. We re here to announce single of the year. It s hard to believe we re
actually here tonight. We ve done a few of this band s songs in our early sets and it s an honor to be
able to present this award tonight. We re huge fans. This year s single of the year goes to Burning
Souls for their song Stained.
The cheering made Lily focus on Steve. It wouldn t be long before Damien was looking for her. I
know it probably doesn t matter but what you saw, it was nothing. I don t know what it looked like
but..
Steve held up his hand to stop her. Have I lost you?
She wanted that question to mean so much more. She knew Steve as well as she knew herself but
whatever was happening between them now felt strained. You will never lose me. Next to my
daddy, you re the most important man in my life.
He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. She felt her back hit the wall again and she
smiled. Her familiar scent lit his body on fire. He was putting her through hell with his indecision. He
resolved to let her work through her feelings for Damien. He wouldn t stand in her way but the
second she decided he wasn t what she wanted, or his rock star cousin inevitably screwed up, Steve
would run to her and never let her go. Four nights without her. That is all it had taken for him to
realize his life was nothing if she wasn t by his side.
I miss you and I need you home. What if the apocalypse starts and you aren t there to protect me?
He whispered into her ear. He hadn t felt himself smile in a few days. She laughed and his whole
body relaxed.
She pulled away from him just enough to look into his eyes. Their lips were mere inches apart. Her
body leaned even closer. She hadn t kissed anyone in so long. The act was intimate, trusting, and
emotional. The connection of bodies was more primal, a carnal need. But a kiss, that was full of
commitment and love. In that moment, she knew. Damien would never be the one she kissed. Her lips
belonged to Steve. She would give him everything. All he needed to do was ask.
She licked her lips, drawing Steve s attention to them. He closed any distance that was left between
them. His lips were a breath away from hers. I ve been all over the place with my emotions for you.
You make me feel things I shouldn t. I ve spent so much time building up these walls that aren t Lily
proof and it pisses me off. You re under my skin and I don t know what to do about that. I know I
pushed you away. It was the right thing to do because it isn t fair to make you wait for me. But fuck if
I don t want to kiss you right now.
Lily was breathless. She needed him more than she needed to breathe. He was so close. Kiss me.
Yo, Lil. You back here? Damien s voice carried down the hall.
Steve straightened up, taking an awkward step back from her. What had just happened? He needed to
walk away and let them be a couple. Shit. He took a deep breath and smiled as Damien came into
view. You guys kicked ass out there tonight. It was great to see you live.
Damien gave Steve a fist bump. Thanks, bro. It felt fucking awesome. He looked back and Lily and
tilted his head, studying her. You ok?
She nodded her head. I m good.
Let s head out. I want to hit the after party and the Beverly Hills Hotel. You game? Damien took her
by the hand and she followed. You heading out that way when you re done here, Wainwright?
I ve got interviews with Bayou Stix and Burning Souls so I ll catch up with you guys tomorrow.
Steve smiled at Lily as he walked past them. The fact that their hands were joined together solidified
it for him. They were a couple and he was a distraction she didn t need. He would force his feelings
aside and be her friend. It was agony and his heart was breaking, but it was the right thing to do.
Chapter 13
The limo ride was strained. Lily stared out the window while she absently rubbed her hands together.
They were only a few miles from the after party being hosted by Ripping Pages, but it felt like they
had been sitting in the car for hours. Damien was silent, staring at her and then down at his hands
folded in his lap. She wanted to ask him what was bothering him but her mind raced with the plea she
had made to Steve backstage. She had almost thrown everything she had started to build with Damien
away for a second with Steve that wouldn t have meant anything in the long run. She sighed as she put
her head back against the headrest.
Lily knew that Damien needed to make an appearance at the party. Ripping Pages was the headliner
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