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He joined her on the dance floor, ih for her to sne that both surrounded and aroused her As they moved, their bodies spoke for the for two people who’d never ether before And when theto join her for soainst hers, the swell of his erection pressing deliciously against her stoood to deny

So she didn’t

Instead she let the heat of desire crackle and spark between them, and fire licked at her veins as a result

Cara eased closer and looked from Alexa to her partner, her eyebrows raised, a concerned expression on her face Alexa ignored her She needed this sense of freedom, the release this man provided She hadn’t realized how badly until now

Pure enjoyment and fun

When was the last time she’d allowed herself the luxury?

Her dance partner’s hands slid to her w

aist She’d worn black leggings and a creae and the barest hint of her lace ca choice now, as he slid his hand beneath the layers, and she tre her sensitive skin

A sexy grin lifted his lips and he continued the dance along with the erotic assault on her senses She could have lingered in their intiht, but froht of Cara’s ex-boyfriend, Mike Marsden, the man who’d broken her best friend’s heart

He strode up behind Cara and wrapped his arms around her She juured Cara thought it was one of her guy friends joining her for a dance, because no ould she allow Mike that kind of privilege Not without hi first Worried about her friend, Alexa kept an eye on the couple, prepared to step in if needed

“You okay?” her dance partner asked in a Southern drawl It was the first time she’d heard him speak, and the sexy voice fit him perfectly

She nodded and s over his handsome face, which had dimples on either side of his perfect mouth and full lips and a faded scar above his left eyebrow But even as she ad her friend would do the same for her

Mike pressed his front against Cara’s back in a more intimate touch Before Alexa could even wince, Cara whirled on her ex with a surprised then furious spark in her eyes

The music was too loud for Alexa to hear ilant and on call

“What are you doing here?” Cara asked, her voice tinged with the pain Alexa knew she’d suffered ever since Mike’s abrupt departure