Chapter 32

Slowly, she lifted her arms to his neck and closed the distance between their bodies. A shiver ran through her when he slid the hand at her hip to the small of her back, followed by a small gasp when she felt the definite line of his erection against her stomach. Her eyes flew to his, but there was no apology there, no ambivalence. She wasn’t sure what she saw.

There wasn’t enough room for any fancy footwork, but Jesse still led her through the dance like they were born partners. She didn’t know if he had any formal training, or if he just knew how to move to the music, but it didn’t matter either way. His face was only an inch from hers. If either of them moved, just a little, their lips would touch. Her pulse raced at the thought. She swayed forward, but a strong hand on her shoulder caught her before she could close the distance completely.

“Can I cut in?” Ethan’s voice, but it seemed like it was coming from a great distance.

“No,” Jesse said, his eyes still locked on her face.