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“How’s Sammy?”

“She’s good. Our two munchkins keep her busy. But she makes the dance party fun for me. Without her?” He shrugged. “I’m probably going to bed early.” He dipped his head. “If you’ll excuse me. I have some loose ends to figure out before I can do so.”

“Of course. And thanks Lucan.”

“Don’t forget to give me a call after you’ve settled in.” His eyes twinkled in amusement and she wished she could share in whatever he found so interesting about her new job.

As soon as the other royals saw her, she was pulled in and dancing. It felt good. The music was loud and fun and she moved without care.

By the time Rand and the others joined them, her shirt clung to her and she’d moved her hair to a bun on the top of her head.

ChapterSix

Rand’s gaze was immediately drawn to Coral dancing on the outskirts of the group, a small group of obviously interested men circling near her. Her smile filled the room. Wide mouth, white teeth, laughing happiness beamed out of her as she spun and jumped and danced on the floor. But she was an awkward dancer. He laughed. Her body just didn’t quite match the music. While her arms were raised and her head bobbing, her feet jerked a bit, her hips…He wanted to put his hands right at her hip bone and pull her close. But she was not moving exactly to the beat. He pulled off his tie, left his jacket on a nearby chair, and stepped into the throng. Suddenly more than anything he wanted to be a part of this. His head hummed in expectation.

Anders and Astra ran into the throng like they’d been there forever and from the looks of the others, they were all best friends, or at least tight. Upper management would be happy to hear they could probably expect some more clients from this group. They were wealthy, to be sure, and Mediterranean nations needed lawyers as much as anyone else, more so judging by the conversations already happening with Nico. He rolled up his sleeves. The room already felt warm but he was ready to relax. He’d taken his eyes off Coral for a few seconds only but when he turned back in her direction, she was no longer there.

A group of women he remembered to be the princesses from earlier approached and for a few songs he was distracted by them and their questions and demands for attention. A man should be happy at so much attention from beautiful women, but his head swiveled looking for Coral enough that they soon drifted away. Where had she gone?

He made eye contact with her through the crowd on the opposite side for a brief second. She glazed over him as if she didn’t notice, but he knew she did. He saw the spark for a second. Then the people closed between them and his view of her was blocked. A slow song started up and most people drifted off the floor, grabbing drinks and fanning themselves.

One of the princesses, Lila, approached and wrapped her hands up around his neck. “Let’s dance.”

“I’d never turn down such a beautiful offer.” He put one hand on her waist and tugged one of hers into his own from off his neck. “Let’s cool off a little.” The space created between them allowed a little bit of cool air.

She pouted. “I don’t mind a little heat.”

He didn’t either, but it depended on where it was coming from. “All the same. This is more fun anyway.” He spun her around a moment and then brought her out with one hand and back to him. They danced the rest of the song. During the last bars, she inched closer. “You seem like you’d be fun tonight.”

The eyes he felt watching him were never Coral’s.

He stared down into an inviting and beautiful face. But she too wasn’t Coral. And then he winked. “I might be, another night.” He leaned in and kissed her cheek. “Thank you for our dance.”

She nodded and twirled in front of him then headed for the bar, swinging her hips. When he turned the other direction, Coral stood in front of him.

“Just the woman I wanted to see.”

“Really? You seem pretty distracted by a lot of other people you wanted to see.”

He looked over his shoulder and then back to her. “I’ve spent the whole night looking for you. Where did you run off to? One minute you were here and then nowhere.”

Her smile grew. “I’ve been around. Come on. Want to see something cool?”

“Cooler than karaoke dancing? I haven’t even heard you sing?”

“Even cooler than that.” She held out her hand which he took.

“I’m in.”

Her fingers were cool and soft and they easily weaved in with his. Their hands hung casually at their side. On the outside they probably looked totally comfortable, relaxed. But inside his arm was doing a little something crazy with his heart hammering through his veins. It had been a long time since he’d felt this level of interest in a woman’s hand.

She led him through several rooms and down hallways in the rather immense home and then out the back door and into the cool night air.

“I already know you’re leading me right. This breeze is awesome.”

“Want to go down by the water? There are cool rocks and if the water is low, a cave.” She wiggled her eyebrows at him in a ridiculous manner and he decided she was an eye person and he was definitely a fan. Hers were a brilliant green. Such an awesome water loving Mediterranean shade, but a rare color in the States. He found it difficult to look away.

“I’m up for another adventure today. Let’s go check it out.”

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