Author: Kindle Alexander
Genre: M/M Romance
Release Date: December 7, 2021
Cover Design: Reese Dante


โIโm being asked if table thirty-three can incorporate thirty-four into their party.โ
Julian looked over to see a crowd of men gathered around the larger high-boy table. โNo, give it some time. St. Clairโs a good customer. Get some barstools from the back, and letโs see if he arrives.โ
โHey, Julian. Have we heard from thirty-four? Is he coming in tonight?โ Remington, another waiter, asked from about the midway point down the bar where he loaded his tray with cocktail glasses. โOne of my guests wants to know.โ
โWho wants to know?โ Julian looked over to Remingtonโs section of tables as if a large red arrow would point him out.
โThe older guy at table twenty-seven.โ
Julianโs gaze locked on that table. All the men looked older, sophisticated, well put together, and handsome. Damn.
โWhich one?โ Julian asked.
โThe older one,โ Remington repeated, then turned with his tray full of drinks in his hand. โIs he coming tonight?โ
So, the Marlboro Man had built a fan club involving more than just the clubโs waiters and bartenders. Julianโs possessive side stood on guard. โWeโre holding the table for him, but heโs late.โ
Julian dug into the salad with his fork, stuffing a big bite into his mouth, and reached for the untouched glass of water nearby. He chomped out his frustration that the big, tall cowboy hat wearing mystery man was building some possible hookups.
Julian had watched as Beckett sat alone for hours at his table until some of the waiters were cut from their shifts and ended up joining the guy. Beckett had become a welcome patron in the club and his table a safe place for most of the guys who worked for Reservations to gather.
No, Julian hadnโt missed all the long lingering looks Beckett tossed his way. He liked the way Beckett watched him. Those intriguing brown eyes and that appealing gaze. Beckett was all man, every single inch of him. He knew that for a fact because heโd rubbed himself against all that masculinity when theyโd danced.
An unexpected sensation had Julian dropping the fork in his hand to the plate, his gaze lowering to his trouser-covered cock. Holy hell, the way it plumped painfully against his zipper had his heart thumping wildly in his chest. The damn thing did, in fact, work. How long had it been since heโd grown hard? He couldnโt remember. Tears of happiness sprung to his eyes, making him fight to swallow the lump forming in his throat. Damn, it felt good.
How much had he had to drink? Regardless of his actions over the last few days, Julian had given up alcohol. Should he have been drinking this whole time?
โBoss, you good?โ Ricco tapped the edge of the bar to gain Julianโs attention.
He paid the bartender no heed, not wanting to lose this moment. Julian had only had two cocktails over the last couple of hours. That meant he was practically sober, yet his cock was working again for the first time in a long while.
Under Riccoโs intense scrutiny, Julianโs cock deflated. He closed his eyes, bringing forth images of Beckett sitting alone at his table, rarely speaking to anyone. Every single time Beckett showed up or planned to leave for the night, his gaze sought out Julian. No matter how hard Julian fought the urge to turn Beckettโs way he eventually would turn, helpless to do anything but.
Beckett would smile and touch the brim of his hat. Fuck, what a sexy move. Beckettโs strong jaw and full lips, his dark tanned skinโฆ Julianโs dick swelled at warp speed.
Hell yeah. Julian was helpless to stop the tear that built enough steam to trickle down his cheek. This had to mean he was healing, right?
โJulian. You good?โ
He opened his eyes, prepared to share with Ricco exactly why he was great right now. His hand reached to wipe away the tear when the unique scent of outdoors, sunshine, and exotic spices hit his senses. Unmistakably Beckett. He looked over to see an expansive masculine chest and broad shoulders leaning into him as Beckett busted a move to avoid a collision with one of the busboys.
Julian lifted his gaze. Of course, he held all of Beckettโs undivided attention. They locked gazes for one, maybe two long seconds, before Riccoโs hand slapped down hard on the bar top, pulling Julianโs gaze toward Ricco.
โWhat?โ He said the word with maybe three syllables of frustration.
Ricco showed zero cares about Julianโs obvious annoyance โAre. You. Goooda?โ
โMind your business. Concentrate on the job youโre being paid to do.โ Julian motioned to the line of waiters standing at the bar, waiting for their drinks. But even that only held his attention for the briefest of moments before he happily lowered his gaze again to his dick. The damn thing was rigidly hard, straining against his form-hugging pants. Holy fuck. The relief was staggering.
Julian dropped his head between his shoulder blades, thanking the universe for this blessing.
โMr. St. Clair, we were getting worried about you,โ Ricco said.
โCall me Beckett.โ The rich masculine timbre held hints of a deeply cultured southern accent, drawing Julianโs gaze to Beckett once again.
โA guy at one of Remingtonโs tables wants to buy your drinks tonight,โ Ricco said to Beckett as he started to pour again. โHe asked me to see if youโre interested when you came in.โ
Julianโs head dropped forward; he couldnโt help his astonished stare. He got caught up in Beckettโs new look. Julianโs gaze narrowed to Beckett, admiring how he wore the hugely popular suit with the athletic cut. Beckett looked fashionable in a style that accented every one of his masculine curves and edges. He was clean-shaven with his hair styled and pushed back off his forehead. No cowboy hat to be found anywhere.
โWhich table?โ Beckett asked and turned toward the grouping of tables. His body angled to look where Remington pointed to a group of three men. Julian looked down the length of Beckettโs long body. He wasnโt wearing boots tonight or a tie. Instead, his collar was unbuttoned with a small amount of fur peaking from the opening. The look suited him. Julianโs fingers twitched to run over the manโs exposed skin. Heโd bet Beckett had the same dark tan all the way down that expansive chest.
Beckett was mouthwateringly gorgeous in this new look. Who would have known the man could be even more handsome than Julian remembered?
Tonight, the man held an air of confidence that he didnโt usually have. Beckett lifted a hand to the men, grinned a sultry smile, and turned back to Ricco. โBuy his next round on me and tell him thank you, Iโm flattered, but Iโve got my eye on someone else tonight.โ

