You may now kill the Bride

burned

Just as Lexi was about to try on another dress, a voice cut through the room. "Miss me, darling?" Reg said, his tone sultry. "I don't believe I said you could undress without me."

Lexi spun to find him standing in the doorway of the dressing room, a wicked glint in his eye. She was still in just her bra and panties, her skin flashing with embarrassment. But as she looked at Reg, she saw the burning desire in his eyes...and felt a spark of determination ignite in her chest.

"Or maybe I just wanted to give you a show," she said, her voice a sultry tease. She reached for the straps of her bra, slowly sliding them down her arms. Reg's eyes followed the movement, his body tense with need.

"You're playing with fire, Lexi," he rasped, his voice low and husky. "Are you sure you can handle the flames?"

Lexi felt a shiver run down her spine at his words. Maybe she was playing with fire...but she was ready to get burned. And as she reached back, her fingers finding the clasp of her bra, Lexi realized she was ready to take a chance on him.

"On that, Reg," she said, her voice a sultry promise. "We'll just have to agree to disagree."

Reg's eyes burned into hers, a smile spreading across his face. "I think that can be arranged," he said, his voice full of amusement. And with that, he was on her, his mouth finding hers.

His kiss was a hungry demand, his body pressing hers against the wall. Lexi moaned, her head falling back. She was getting lost in his touch, her desire rising to meet his. His hands roamed down her body, his touch sending shivers through her. And as his fingers pressed against her panties, his touch hard and insistent, Lexi knew she was in danger of losing all control.

"Reg," she gasped, her voice barely a whisper. "We can't...not here."

Reg groaned, his body vibrating with tension. But with a muttered curse, he pulled back, his chest heaving. Lexi watched as he ran a hand through his hair, his eyes never leaving hers.

"You're right," he rasped, his voice low and husky. "I'm sorry. I just...seeing you like this, it made me crazy."

Lexi felt a warmth spread through her chest at his words. Maybe this was more than just a business deal for him too. Maybe he really did want her. And as Reg reached for her hand, his touch warm, Lexi realized she was ready to find out.

"It's okay," she said, squeezing his hand. "I'm yours, Reg. Only yours."

Reg's eyes burned into hers, a smile spreading across his face. "Damn right you are," he said, bringing her hand to his lips. "And don't you forget it."

Lexi laughed, feeling a lightness in her chest. Maybe this engagement was starting out as a lie...but she had a feeling it could become the truth. And as she got dressed, as they made their way to his car, Lexi realized she was ready to take a chance on him. On them.

"Where are we going?" she asked, looking over at him. Reg just smiled, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

"My place," he said, his voice low and husky. "I think it's time we took this game of ours to the next level."

Lexi felt a shiver run down her spine at his words. Maybe she was playing with fire...but she was ready to get burned. And as the car glided through the city streets, Reg's hand tight in hers, Lexi realized she was ready to see where the night might lead.

Bring it on, she thought, smiling over at Reg. I'm ready to play this game...and win.