Home Before Sundown

by Barbara Hannay

  Luke acknowledged this with a nod, dropped his gaze to her hand. She’d taken off her rings so she wouldn’t have to explain about Josh, but she hoped he hadn’t seen the faint telltale mark. Her ring finger felt naked and exposed. She was so used to wearing the rings, even flashing them at times, to keep guys at bay.

  Now, though, Luke let out a little huff of breath that might have been relief. He smiled. ‘I probably should’ve asked you to dance before I grabbed these drinks. That dress looks like it’s designed for dancing.’

  Turning, Sally watched the couples on the dance floor swishing through an old-fashioned number with proper steps, not the usual nightclub shuffle. Many of them had obviously learned these old dances and they were swinging and spinning like professionals. ‘I’m not sure I’d know how,’ she confessed. ‘My dress might be from the forties, but I’m afraid my feet aren’t.’

  She wouldn’t admit it, but her high heels were already killing her. It was ages since she’d worn them. She couldn’t actually remember the last time.

  ‘Must admit I wouldn’t know which foot to put in front of the other.’ Luke grinned again and gestured to her dress. ‘But this is amazing. Did you hire it?’

  ‘No. It’s the real thing. It belongs to one of my grandmother’s friends. She actually wore it during the war.’

  ‘Wow. Must be one sexy grandmother.’

  His compliment made Sally’s cheeks heat. They were smiling at each other. Again.

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