#Chapter 27: Dancing the Night Away
The kitchen doors swing open, and I pull my hand away from Karl’s. It’s Ethan.

I don’t know why I feel like I’ve been caught doing something I shouldn’t. Ethan doesn’t seem to notice

as he crosses the room and picks up the cup.

“Thanks,” he says, his voice sounding groggy. “I really needed this.”

He heads for the office, and I look back at Karl, deciding that it’s best if we just pretend that what just

happened between us never happened at all. “You’ll be doing the same as yesterday. Besides, there is

no need for such closeness between employee and boss,” I say coldly, restraining my desire to be

close to him.

He nods and walks away, his shoulders slightly tense. I watch him go for a moment before I force

myself to turn away. It’s a good thing that Ethan walked in, I think.

I have to get the passion back with Adam as soon as possible, just like Leah said.

The next day, Adam picks me up at my apartment, and we take a taxi to a local hotel. “Would you like

to dance, or would you like a drink first?” Adam asks, leaning down to talk in my ear.

I grin. “Dance. Then drinks. Then more dancing.”

He returns my smile and leads me out onto the dance floor. He spins me around and I can’t help my

giddy laugh. I’ve always loved to dance. Even though I’m not particularly good at it, I find it so freeing.

It’s one of those things I’ve always done just for the pure enjoyment of it.

Adam pulls me close, and we sway together. He smells good, like sandalwood and a bit like my

which he must have used when we were getting

suit, with shiny black dress shoes and a crisp white shirt. I’m not

looks. Several women have

why don’t I feel anything when our bodies are pressed

clothes off. He did all this for me, set all of

told him I wanted to go on a date, and he’s especially handsome tonight as well. He’s a

twirl away from him and then he pulls me

chest, swaying our hips.

food. He works in the restaurant business. He’s kind, fun and

account, he should be

lacking

passion between us.

same every time. Is it wrong to

or have movies and the media just fed me lies

sex really is important to me, and I don’t know

about?” he says in my ear, his lips dragging down my

part my lips. “I was just listening to

kisses my shoulder and drags his hand down my hip. My back is still pressed to his

swaying, slightly off-beat,

he murmurs

kisses me. Already this

the loud music. A distant part

should embarrass me, but a quick glance at the room

Shifters aren’t so embarrassed by public displays

closer and deepen the kiss. He

against my mouth. Heat gathers in my stomach,

needed.

and he spins me around. When he pulls me back toward him, my eyes land

hair falls in waves around her shoulders, and she’s wearing a classy shirt

strapless top and a flowing skirt. My muscles tense as her eyes lift

there’s no light in her eyes, and moves closer.

tone that she would rather

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