Page 61 of Dark Angel

“If you say so,” Daisy drawls before turning her attention to his friend. “Matthew, you owe me a dance, or did you forget?”

“No, I didn’t forget.” Matthew chuckles, taking her hand and whisking her away as Daisy delightfully giggles.

Kora watches the two of them make their way into the centre of the room. “Would you like to dance as well?” Jordan asks beside her. She looks sideways at him, swallowing, as he takes a hold of her hand. Energy streams along his arm, his pulse thundering from their connection. He brings the back of her hand to his lips, softly kissing her skin before smiling. “Should we join them out there?”

Her mouth curls upwards. “Yes, I think we should.”

Dimples deepen on his masculine face. The dimples that have made many girls swoon for him.

Escorting her onto the floor, soft, harmonious music continues to echo throughout the ballroom. Melody and Levi dance beside them, wrapped in each other’s arms.

Jordan is grateful that the music is slower. He’s much swifter on his feet when the beat is drawn out and unhurried.

Unfortunately, Kora is not as coordinated with her dancing as she is when she’s fighting. She narrowly misses his shoes on multiple occasions as he guides her through the dance. He bites the inside of his cheek to keep himself from laughing at her.

“Did you know that Elodi and Ada have their eyes on you?” She breaks the silence between them, drawing him away from counting the music beats in his head.

Jordan’s gaze lowers down into her hazel eyes. “Ada and Elodi. Have I met them before?” He asks curiously.

Kora shrugs lightly. “You’d know if you’ve met them, believe me.”

His grin widens. “Why’s that?”

A small giggle bubbles out of her throat as she answers, “They’re some of the most irritating girls you’ll ever meet. They seem very fond of you, though.”

“Even more irritating than Charles?”

Kora scoffs loudly, “Please. Nobody is as annoying as Charles.” She drawls.

Jordan snorts a laugh at her before he feels the pressure through his polished shoes. Kora’s cheeks redden as she bites her bottom lip. “Sorry.” She apologises politely. “You’re actually a better dancer than I expected.”

Jordan’s brows rise in surprise. “You thought I’d be terrible?”

She chuckles and shakes her head at him. “No, not terrible.I’mthe terrible one.”

“You’re not that bad,” He says right when she stamps his foot for a second time. His dimples deepen, “I stand corrected.”

“Matthew also says I’m terrible.” Admitting to him while looking over her shoulder at Matthew and Daisy twirling around effortlessly.

Her foot hits his again, and she mentally curses at herself. “At least you’ll remember me as the worst girl you’ve ever danced with.” A nervous laugh escaping her throat.

Jordan’s eyes shimmer as his voice lowers to correct her. “Theonlygirl I’ve danced with.” His gaze keeping on her eyes.

She falls silent, her lips parting slowly as she stares at him with widened eyes, his words sinking in. “What?”

“You’re the only girl I’ve danced with. Well, besides Valarie, but she doesn’t count as my sister.”

Kora’s face softens as they both fall silent. Jordan normally finds silence between him and a girl awkward, but somehow, this feels almost comforting. He never likes being this close to anyone, but Kora feels different. She makes his skin itch with delight. His blood pulses with intrigue and excitement. No girl has ever tickled him this way, but she has, ever since he laid eyes on her.

“Clarence used to do the same for me. He taught me how to dance. He taught me everything, actually. We’ve always just had each other since our parents died…” she trails off, her gaze slipping away.

“I am sorry about that.” Jordan whispers to her.

Her cheeks pinch, “I know. But it happened years ago. Clarence and I look after each other now. Our uncle Will sometimes does, although he’s not very reliable with travelling and work.”

“And Will has no idea about…”

She shakes her head at him. Her gaze flickering over his shoulder. “I-” She cuts herself off, not really knowing what to say, “Clarence said that I shouldn’t tell him, so I never did. I think Clarence was worried he’d blurt it out to Robert by accident. Clarence is terrified of what they might do with me if they discover my abilities.”

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