“Elli.” He jumps to his feet, pulling me in for a hug that lifts me off mine. Setting me down, he frowns, looking over my face. “What?”
“Nothing,” I answer, shaking my head. I didn’t think he was the type to party but then the thought of him at the marina comes to mind. But still, even then he was so shy. Acted innocent. So why is Holland asking him for drugs?
Holland slaps his shoulder. “Give her your best.”
Mack frowns. “You sure?”
Holland nods. “Positive.”
Mack starts digging into his pocket and removes a tiny plastic baggie. He opens it up and pulls out a white pill. Handing it over, he says, “You only need one.”
“What is it?” I ask.
“The best Molly you’ll ever have,” Holland answers, winking at me, and I toss it into my mouth, not bothering to even think about it.
Mack hands me a cup and I take a gulp of the mixed drink, swallowing the pill.
“Thanks, man,” Holland tells him.
“Give it fifteen minutes and you’ll be good,” Mack adds.
I go to hand him his drink back and he shakes his head, pocketing his hands. “You keep it.”
Holland grabs my free hand and pulls me out of the room. We’re walking back down the hallway when my cell vibrates in my pocket. I wore jeans tonight because I knew I wouldn’t be sober. I’d rather not flash anyone. Pulling my hand from his, I look to see it’s Kira. “Hello?” I shout over “Lilith” by Ellise.
I can hear her voice but can’t make out what she’s saying. “One sec.”
I step into a room and turn on the light. It’s a half bath. “Hello?” I repeat.
“Where are you?” she shouts, thinking I still can’t hear, and it makes me flinch.
“At a party.” No need to lie. I’m not sure if Sarah finally got a hold of her or not. Kira and I have been friends for too long to lie to one another. We may not agree on some things, but I’ll always tell her the truth.
“Elli,” she sighs. “Are you fucked up?”
“Not yet,” I answer honestly.
I hear her whispering, and I guess she’s telling Corbin what I’m up to. “Who are you there with?” she goes on.
“What’s with the twenty questions?” I look up to see the door open and Holland enters, closing it behind him, obviously tired of waiting for me in the hall.
“Elli, please leave,” Kira goes on as Holland comes to stand behind me. He places his hand on my hips and I shove them off.
He holds them up and chuckles like it’s funny.I’m not there.I didn’t come here to get laid. The only guy I want is Sin. And I hate myself for that.
“Elli?” she snaps when I ignore her.
“I’m fine, Kira. I’ll call you tomorrow.” I hang up and turn off my cell, knowing I’ll try to call Sin the moment everything goes numb. Even if he has me blocked, I don’t want to know that kind of heartache when I hear him on his voicemail.
“How about we have a little fun?” Holland offers, pulling a bag of his own out of his wallet.
Taking a sip of the drink that Mack gave me, I pray it helps the pill kick in soon. He said give it fifteen minutes. “I don’t know…”
“You’re here to get fucked up, right? Let’s get fucked up.” Without another word, he pours the white powder onto the counter and then removes a credit card. He hands me a hundred-dollar bill and I start rolling it up while he gets to separating the cocaine into two lines. I guess one can’t hurt.
CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
SIN