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26 year old, Connor Deluca, is a professional Hockey player in the NHL; who just moved into the expensive Citrus Grove Community.
23 year old, Serena Jade, is the recluse famous author known to the public only under her pen name Skylyn Voss, and...
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_____________ The minute Connor was out of sight the man that sent him away turned to her, and Serena knew as soon as their eyes connected that Josh was not out front.
His gaze was hungry and devious, similar to how Connor look at her sometimes but now it only made her stomach churn.
"Hey there mama."
Mama?
"Sorry but I don't cater to men with mommy issues." She scoffed and went to turn away.
He grabbed her elbow quickly and stopped her, "then what's you name."
"Why would I tell you?" She glared and yanked her arm back, "and don't grab me like I'm your property."
"Fine fine, I'm sorry. My names Drake, I just think you're beautiful." He looked her quickly up and down.
Serena sighed and crossed her arms self consciously over her chest, "My names Serena."
"Beautiful name to go with a beautiful lady. Want to come drink with me and my friends? We are playing beer pong." Drake offered with a sly smile. He wasn't bad looking, dark skin and caramel eyes, his lips were full and went with a nice set of teeth. His hair was curly cut short, but it suited him.
She immediately went to decline his offer but she remembered what Connor said about staying put, and the idea of disobeying his stupid demands enticed her even more.
She flashed a superficial toothy grin, "sure, lead the way."
He smirked back at her and grabbed her cup, he weaved through the dense crowd of people and Serena followed behind him.
She really hated this, the large crowd made her uncomfortable and wound up. A tight feeling binding in her chest that she tried to ignore along with the surge of anxious pains.
She could get through this. She just had to keep telling herself that.
She was led to a folding table that was set up on the pool deck, a slight glow from the sparkling pool and hanging lights casted a cool dim fluorescence across the area.
She looked around and took a deep breath as she was led to the table. There were two girls and two other guys already around the table.
"Hey Drake who's this?" One of the guys said.
"Serena meet Oscar, Sam, Kelly, and Danica." The two blonde women with bright blue eyes narrowed a look at her and smiled probably the fakest smile she'd ever seen.
They looked as if they were sizing her up and the guys looked like they were trying to undress her.
Serena gave them a tiny wave, "Hey.."
"Love your dress." Kelly said with a laugh and Danica nodded in agreement, "where'd you get it?"
