Page 260 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 2

“Or the guys.” Anna laughed. “Maybe he’s gay.”

Stef stopped and frowned. “Bi?” She looked around. “Just in case...” She grinned and grabbed Aaron’s hand. “Come dance with us for Euroman.”

Aaron rolled his eyes, but followed along.

Anna felt very silly, dancing with all the other women, trying to gain the man’s attention. But she wasn’t trying to get his attention... really... Well, maybe. She had doubts he was truly watching her.

Dark hands slid around her waist, and she turned around to see Hugo behind her. “You owe me the rest of a dance.” His hands slipped down to her ass and cupped it as he pressed her hips to his. She clung to his upper arms, becoming dizzy as the alcohol caught up with her.

She gazed up into his eyes and he smiled. He grazed her neck with his fingers and she leaned back, letting his hands trail down her chest as before. His palm subtly grazed her nipple and her breath caught in her throat. When she straightened, he held her close, one arm around her upper back, the other hand at the side of her breast.

He leaned in and nuzzled her neck. “Come home with me tonight.”

“Hugo...” She whimpered as his thumb brushed her nipple, sending jolts throughout her body. “I can’t. We can’t.”

“You don’t sound very convinced.”

“Kurt found out I did something last weekend...” She told him the basic story and he stared at her, horrified. “I don’t want to get into trouble again.”

“God, he’s an ass.”

Anna shrugged. “I don’t want to think about him anymore. But that’s why—‍” She looked up at him. “And I don’t think I could stay without falling for you again.”

He gave a little smile and nod. “I understand.” He turned her around, guiding her into Aaron’s arms. “Maybe some other night.”

She looked back in surprise, and he grinned at her and winked.

“Hey, sexy,” Aaron said. “Trying to steal me away from Cameron?”

Anna laughed, looking to see Cameron dancing between Jamie and Rachel. “Looks like he’s having fun.”

Aaron rolled his eyes. “Yeah.”

The next few hours were spent drinking and dancing, and Anna had a wonderful time. She didn’t have to worry about Kurt and Mr. J was enjoying himself. At least, she assumed so. With all the beautiful women in front of him, how could he not? As it approached midnight, she began to wonder how she was going to slip away from her friends without them becoming suspicious. Only Aaron and Cameron knew what was happening next.

Walking out the door wasn’t the problem. She knew she could get out without being noticed, but how would she explain her absence in the limo home? Not that it looked like everyone would be going home with her... Stef was practically fucking the guy she was dancing with.

She went to get a drink and sat down for a few minutes. Cameron came over and sat down next to her. “When are you supposed to leave?”

“I don’t know. Simon hasn’t said anything.” She shook her head. “How do I explain why I’m not in the limo on the way home?”

“Get sick?”

Anna laughed. “That might work, though I hate lying.”

“Don’t lie. I’ll do it for you. Let me know when you get the go-ahead, slip out, and when we get ready to leave, I’ll tell ‘em you weren’t feeling good and took a cab home.”

“I can’t ask you to lie for me, Cameron.”

“You’re not asking, I’m offering.”

Anna’s phone vibrated in her purse and she pulled it out. She shivered with excitement. “The limo’s outside.”

He looked around. “Go. Everyone’s busy. I’ll take care of it.”

Anna gave him a goofy grin. “Thanks.” She kissed his cheek and walked around the perimeter of the room and out the door.

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