Page 67 of Wild Love

When the guy started rolling his hips, Marigold gave me a "save me, please," look, and I grabbed her hand, tugging her to me. "Dance with me."

"But men love when girls dance together. It's only going to encourage him."

"I'll glare at him for you." I gave him a look, and a second later, he shook his head, moving on to someone else.

Marigold breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks."

"I thought the point of tonight was to get you back out there."

Marigold's cheeks were flush, her eyes bright. "I want to dance with you, but I don't think I'm going to find my Mr. Right at a club."

I paused. "Oh, yeah. Good point."

We danced for a little while longer, then stopped at the bar for another drink. I didn't want to go back to the lounge andtalk to the guys. "Do you think Chance or any of the Wildes have single friends that could work for you?"

"You're not setting me up."

"I didn't say I would. I'm just wondering if that wouldn't be better. It's safer than picking up a random man at a bar or meeting someone online."

"I keep thinking I'll meet someone the old-fashioned way."

I gave her a look. "You're not going to meet a man in the children’s section of the library.”

She sipped her drink while scanning the dance floor. "He could be a single dad."

I shook my head. "The odds are against you. You have to get out more. Join a gym. Go to the grocery store and spend time in the ice cream section."

Chance sidled up next to us. "I'm going to head out."

I reached an arm around his waist. "Thanks for dinner, big brother."

He squeezed me lightly. "Anytime, sis."

He nodded at Marigold. "I'll see you around."

She smiled. "I have that book you requested. It's at the circulation desk."

Chance moved closer to her to be heard over the loud bass, touching her shoulder. "I'll stop in on Monday to see you."

It didn't escape my notice that Marigold's gaze followed him as he sauntered out of the club.

"You ladies having fun?" Eli asked, and our attention turned to him.

"I think we'll dance a little longer, then head out." There weren't many men at the club. It was fairly quiet tonight, and I hadn't seen anyone who would peak Marigold's interest. She'd probably do best with a nerdy guy, maybe someone like Oliver Wilde. Why hadn't I thought of that before? And he was a single dad.

"Let's go," Marigold said, dragging me out to the dance floorfor once. I danced until my feet ached. Then I watched her get into a car and drive away.

My heart sped up. I had a man waiting for me at home.

I texted Eli and asked him to meet me on the rooftop. All night, I'd been planning to take a dip. It would feel good after the heat of the club.

16

ELI

Iwas hot and bothered from watching Scarlett dance. I knew Scarlett could handle herself, but I was prepared to step in if she needed me.

Chance seemed to be irritated by something, but I couldn't get him to tell me what it was. At the same time, I wasn't sure I wanted to know. The more I hung out with my friend, the more I was reminded that I was sleeping with his sister, and he'd be pissed when he found out.

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