Page 39 of Sin City Lights

And it was literally the hottest thing Eve had ever seen.

Shanna stepped over the flames to whisper something directly in his ear, and he nodded. Her hand drifted to his chest. In the blink of an eye, she had two more of his shirt buttons undone.

Eve brought her fist to her mouth, watching intently.

The drums began to beat. Shanna began an undulating dance around him, in and out of the heart of fire, two fans of flame in her hands. It was as if she were showcasing Adam, dancing alluringly withthe curved, flaming pieces she fluttered, every gesture returning to him. Without missing a beat, she whirled and switched to only one rod, its tip ablaze with blue and orange flame.

Eve couldn’t breathe. She bit down on her fist.

He stood there, tall, with perfect posture, chin up, his Adam’s apple jutting out. His rippled chest was visible through his half-open shirt, his hands clenching and unclenching, muscular forearms flexing, all of him illuminated in an orange glow.

But it was Eve who felt as if she would combust.

Shanna began to turn, spinning so fast, she seemed to be a human top.

She halted. The drums grew louder. And then she brought the flaming rod to Adam’s lips. He tipped his head way back, and Eve’s jaw dropped as she watched him swallow the burning tip, the fire disappearing into his open mouth.

Eve felt as if she would melt into a puddle in her chair.

The man flew jets.

Apparently, he also ate fire.

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“Well, that was a hidden talent.”

Heading back to the suite, Adam had taken the long route along the shore. Sandals dangling from her fingertips, Eve felt the wet sand under her feet, loving the way the waves lapped at her toes.

He chuckled, a low, rumbling sound that made her shiver.“You liked that, huh?”

“What was not to like?”

The ocean roared as a wave broke.

“I hoped you would.”

“You knew that was going to happen?”

He nodded.“My family is here every year. The fire show never changes.”

So, he had done it just for her. Something inside her chest fluttered, warm and elusive.

“You were hot, no pun intended.”

“You think so?”

She slanted him a glance.“You know what you look like, Adam.”

He shrugged.“Sometimes, looks can be a hindrance.”

Well, that was unexpected.“Oh?”

“Don’t tell me you don’t know. I’m convinced you have the same problem.”

Did he find her beautiful? She knew she looked good but felt he had been gifted so much more.

“People see the exterior, and they make snap judgments. Assumptions about your character. Especially women,” he said.

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