Sweeping his tongue into my mouth, he sucked on my lower lip. My knees wobbled at the sensations he provided me with his hands and mouth.

Just when I was about to deepen the kiss, I heard footsteps. Pulling away from him abruptly, I ran my hands over my dress and hair to look as presentable as possible.

His frown told me his displeasure. Giggling, I pulled him outside just as an old pair entered the corridor.

I blushed.

Thank God, they didn’t catch us in the act.

“What the hell were they doing there?” His lips pressed tight.

“Maybe they also wanted some alone time?” Snickering, I dragged him to where the bride and groom were.

When the bride and groom requested us to join them on the dance floor, we agreed. Well, I did. He was too busy scowling and complaining he had enough of this wedding. He wanted to leave this place with me.

As we started to sway along to the music, well, the dance Achilles Valencian preferred, I put my head against his chest. Where others moved with the beat, he had his arms around me, moving us slowly. I didn’t care if everyone was watching. Even answering to Mom and Dad later didn’t come into my mind. All I knew was his warmth.

Then my gaze went to Cassie. She was dancing with a blonde. But her eyes were set on somewhere else. I followed her gaze. A man in his late twenties with dark brown hair and a tall,well-built frame stood near the staircase. His narrowed eyes observed the ambience around him as he sipped his drink. An older man talked to him, but he didn’t pay any attention.

My eyes went back to Cassie, but hers didn’t move from that man.

A smile twitched at the corner of my lips.

“What are you smiling at?”

I looked up at his stormy grays. One of his brows was raised.

“Who’s that man? I’ve never seen him before.” I jutted my chin at Cassie’s sudden interest.

He followed my eyes. A muscle of his jaw ticked as the place between his brows creased. “Why do you want to know?”

I rolled my eyes. “Relax! I’m just curious. Don’t need to go all green now. My best friend seems unable to tear her gaze from him, so I thought to ask.”

Casting a very disinterested glance at Cassie, he turned to me again. His jaw softened a bit. “A friend of mine. He’s also been my partner in some of my businesses for years now.”

I nodded.

“Anything else?” Annoyance dripped from his voice.

I shook my head. Unbelievable man.

Reaching up, I kissed his nose. “No. Can we get out of here? The dance is over now, and I’m getting bored.”