Chapter 21
Amid a flurry of reporters and a blinding array of cameras and lights, their limo pulled to a curb outside an exclusive club downtown. The warm press of Ian’s leg against his bolstered Corey’s courage, and his own hand rested on Ian’s knee. When the limo stopped, Butch stepped out first, as was the custom, followed by Dean and Kate. Corey managed to squeeze Ian’s knee before he slid out of the car, then Corey exited, cool air swirling around him. For a moment he froze, one foot on the curb, and he wanted to duck back inside, pulling Ian with him.
But then a fan screamed his name and that old familiar smile fell into place, a veil hiding the cold inside, and he waved at the crowd. A chorus erupted around him, girls calling his name. He smiled as he looked around, his gaze slidi
