She looked up at me and smiled one of those Olivia smiles that never failed to touch my heart. “I love you too, Cash. But no more lies, okay? That includes the truth about the club.”
“The truth?” I knew what she meant. I just didn’t want the reality of my life to ruin everything.
“The truth, as in Club X isn’t what you said it was when you hired me. Legal and all?”
I searched her eyes for any sign that what my life was could be something she’d accept. “Does it bother you what I do?”
Olivia shook her head and took my hand in hers. “No. I found the greatest guy in the world because of what Club X is.”
“I wish I wasn’t the kind of man I have to be at the club. You deserve better.”
She knitted her eyebrows and cradled my face. “I must still be giving off that good girl vibe. Let me tell you something, Cassian March. You’re not doing anything immoral or wrong there. People come to Club X to live out their fantasies. There’s nothing wrong with that. I got to become someone I wanted to be because of your club. I’ve always wished I could be that sexy woman a man like you would want, and that happened at Club X.”
“You’ve always been sexy, Olivia. That men like me didn’t see that was our fault, not yours.”
“Cash, you should be proud of who you are and what you and your brothers have accomplished. There’s nothing for you to be ashamed of. I’m proud to say I’m with you.”
Pressing my forehead to hers, I closed my eyes. “I love that you can accept everything I am. I never thought someone good like you would. I love you, Olivia.”
I kissed her and as I held her in my arms, I felt like no matter what the world threw at me, I could handle it as long as she was mine.
Three Months Later
Olivia
Shaking Cash’s shoulder, I whispered in his ear, “If you don’t get up, you’re going to be late to the club again.”
He pulled me close and mumbled, “I don’t care. Kane and Stefan can handle things without me for one day. I want to stay right here with you.”
“Didn’t you say you had at least one interview today?” I gently reminded him.
Opening his eyes, he looked up at the ceiling as he ran through his schedule in his mind and sighed deeply. “I really want to stay in bed with you.”
I nuzzled his jawline, loving the feel of the stubble as it scraped across my lips. “I can’t. Remember? I’m meeting with the event planner today at noon. You could stay and join us.”
Rolling me over onto my back, he nudged my thighs open and settled in between my legs. Already hard, his cock pushed against my clit, sending strings of arousal through my body. With a sparkle in his blue eyes, he moaned, “This is what I want to do.”
“You know what I mean, Cash. You could come to the meeting with me. I’d love your input, you know.”
He kissed me softly on the lips in that way that never failed to make me melt inside. “You know I’d do anything to make you happy, Olivia, but I doubt any of my suggestions would be helpful. I don’t know a centerpiece from a…”
Quickly, I finished his sentence. “Centerfold?”
“Not exactly what I was thinking, but you get my point. I have no idea what an engagement party is supposed to be like.” Kissing my left hand, he added, “I figure that’s your thing since I didn’t need any input on the ring.”
I ran my palms over his back, loving the feel of his taut muscles under my fingers. Holding my hand out to stare at the stunning two caret diamond engagement ring on my finger, I had to admit he’d done well with it. “You’re lucky you’re cute and that I love this ring. Okay, I get it. Not exactly what a man wants to spend a few hours talking about. Go to your interviews. Who’s on the schedule today?”
He buried his face in the space between my neck and shoulder and planted kisses across my skin. “Some dancers for Kane’s area.”
“Should I be worried? Those dancers are pretty hot.”
Lifting his head, he smiled down at me. “Not in the least. I have no interest in dancers, or for that matter, any woman but the one about to make love to. But I can go with you to your meeting, if you want.”
I cradled his face, looking deep into those gorgeous blue eyes, and shook my head. “No, go to work. Somebody’s got to make sure Stefan doesn’t sexually harass the girls in the interview. I’ll be fine on my own.”
Cash kissed me again. “Good point. But you don’t have to ever worry about me with another woman, Olivia. I’m happy with the one who shares my bed and in a few months will share my life.”
“Are you scared?”
“About what?” he asked, knitting his brows.
“Getting married. It’s a big step.”
A smile spread across his lips. “No. Some men are meant to be married.”
I couldn’t help but giggle at his response. “Says the man who up until recently was one of the city’s most eligible bachelors. I thought players hated the idea of marriage.”
“I never wanted that. All I ever wanted was someone to come home to after spending my days at the club.”
“Pretty boring stuff for most men, Cash.”
“I’ll leave the other stuff for guys like Stefan, although he seems to be like a lost puppy these days.”
“What’s wrong with him?”
“I think he likes one of the bartenders, but she wants nothing to do with him.”
“Oh, the poor thing!”
Cash’s eyebrows raised in surprise. “Poor thing? Every time he sleeps with one of our employees, we end up paying more money. I’m happy she doesn’t want to give him the time of day. I’d like to think it’s because of my stern explanation of the non-fraternization clause in the contract, but that’s never worked before.”
“Maybe she has a boyfriend already.”
“Again, that’s never stopped Stefan. I think Kane has something to do with it. I’ve noticed he seems to be suspiciously around a lot when she’s around.”
I was surprised to hear anything about Kane and a woman. “Really? He never seems interested in anyone at the club.”
“I don’t think he’s interested in her. Something tells me he’s blocking Stefan for some reason.”
I gently jabbed him in the side. “You brothers are so bad.”
“What’s bad is Stefan constantly costing us money. If Kane is blocking him, I’ll have to take him out for a nice steak to say thanks.”