Page 45 of The Weekend Proposition (The Cannon Brothers 1)

“I know, you’re a busy man.” She swirled her glass around and watched as the bubbles floated to the top. He’d never promised her anything. She wouldn’t let Ava ruin her night. She still had one more evening to fulfill. She wanted to enjoy every minute of it.

As Spencer was going to reply to her statement, the catering manager came in and announced dinner was about to be served.

“Come on.” She took his hand. “Let’s go sit down.”

He followed close behind her, kissing the back of her neck as they went.

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AFTER ANOTHER FABULOUSmeal and all of the wedding traditions, the band turned up the music and most of the younger set took to the dance floor. Spencer spoiled Coda with a few slow dances but declined when the music really started. He left her on the floor with Tyler while he went to speak to his grandfather.

Coda waved to him as Tyler pulled her into the center of the floor. “What’s the rush?” she yelled so he could hear her over the loud thump of the bass.

“No way is my brother going to give me more than three minutes with you.” He grinned and she could see how much he resembled his older sibling. “I’m taking all I can get now.” He moved closer to her and showed off his very skilled dance moves.

“Where did you learn to move like this?”

“I still frequent the Manhattan scene.” He took her hand and spun her around so his chest was against her back. “You got the old Cannon. Not the cool, younger one.”

“I like the one I got.” She giggled when he wrapped his arms around her waist.

“Good, because Spencer really likes you.”

“I like him.”

“Stick with him,” Tyler said. “Even if he screws up a bit.”

“What do you mean?”

“He’s extremely driven and takes his job very seriously. It’s been his life for almost ten years now. He’ll need to figure out how to incorporate a social life.” He turned her to face him as he continued to move in synch with her. “You may have to help him.”

“I can do that.” She hoped she had the chance.

“Well, that may have been less than three minutes.”

“Huh?”

Tyler pointed over her shoulder. “Your date is coming to retrieve you.”

Coda turned to find Spencer standing behind her. He shot Tyler a displeased glance. “Paws off.”

Tyler kissed Coda’s cheek before releasing her. “Have fun.” He danced his way over to the governor’s daughter.

“Hey, come to join us?” She reached for his hand, leading him deeper onto the dance floor. “Dance with me.”

“I’d rather take you upstairs and play with you.” He placed his arms around her waist and kissed the back of her neck. “How’s that sound?”

“What are we waiting for?”

“I thought you’d like that idea.” He moved next to her and draped his arm around her. “Most of these guys will dance through the night while the older people retire to the bar. We’ll have a much better time in bed.”

“You’ll get no argument from me.”

As they walked through the lobby, Coda noticed the staff brought the grand piano back inside. It had been used outside on the patio during the ceremony. She stopped and admired it, feeling inspired.

“What is it?” he asked.

“Will you play something for me?”

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