She stepped forward into him, not letting him leave without a proper good-bye. She knew he was obviously directing more irritation at her then was necessary. Grasping her tightly, he pulled her flush against him and planted a kiss on her lips. She came up gasping, her hips already sore from his forcefulness.
“I’ll call you in the morning,” he told her, stepping into the elevator.
“Happy New Year,” she called as the doors closed between them.
Lexi walked hopelessly back into the crowded room, listening to the chanting countdown. As the clock struck midnight, she glanced around as all the happy couples moved forward to receive their first kiss of the New Year…a kiss she never received.
Making a beeline for the bar, she downed the first drink that was put in front of her, grimacing at the
