Page 21 of Offensive Plays

Libby's heels click on the wood floor as she nears me, and I jump down from the stage, avoiding the stairs. I quickly produce my arm for her to take.

The beautiful red-haired goddess gives me a piercing glare with those hazel eyes, and I feel a weird satisfaction. I don't know what Libby is up to, but a woman like her on my arm—a guy could get used to this.

"Don't look so pleased with yourself," she says through gritted teeth as she loops her arm into mine. The entire room is watching us and cameras are pointed our way.

"I know. I get it. It's for charity," I say, pulling her closer to me as I lean my head toward her. We both smile for the cameras. I catch a whiff of her perfume. It's light but sweet and smells like candy.

"You must really care about those kids," I say to her as we walk past the cameras, and she pulls away slightly.

I tighten my arm, locking her in place at my side.

"Maybe I like ice skating," she says.

I cock a brow up, and she looks at my confused expression.

"And I might've wanted to get back at your brother."

"Ah, the truth at last,” I say to her. “Your revenge is expensive.”

"It's not revenge," she snaps.

"Mmhmm."

She turns on me with a glare. "I just needed to prove a point, Fergie."

"I get it. I should thank you really. Now I don't have to worry about going on a date with a handsy fan."

"Yep, you definitely don't have to worry about that," she confirms.

Of course, I wouldn't have to worry about that. Because Libby, for all the trouble I've gone to to try to get her to notice me, doesn't want anything to do with me. And for good reason, I guess. Considering…my brother.

We get to the table, and my teammates stare at us slack-jawed, just as confused as I was.

Rina is introducing Landry to the room full of eager women. He's the last of us to get auctioned.

Ryker whistles as I walk by him, "Way to bring in the big ones, Fergie." He throws an arm around his girl.

Libby drops into the seat at the right of her. She looks just as ready to be out of here as Mr. Chandra from Chandra Automotives.

The crowd cheers behind us as Landry does the moonwalk onto the stage. It's announced that his date will get to go on his favorite things to do in Houston tour, which will include five epic stops and a dance at his favorite club.

Seems like overkill. But it's Keelan Landry. Everything the guy does is over the top.

I look to Libby who picks up a champagne flute and takes a long drink, avoiding my gaze. I try not to stare as her slender neck swallows the liquid down gracefully.

Next to me, Zane clears his throat.

"What?" I say to him.

"Look...but don't touch," he warns.

"You do realize your sister was the one to bid on me, right?"

He lowers his voice and leans into me. "Just remember what I told you, Ferg. We need you focused."

I shake my head. I didn't ask for this.

Besides, Libby still isn't looking at me.