A Dance with Death

by Louisa Bacio

  “Thank you,” he said. “You saved me.”

  “My motives were not altruistic. I think you promised me a second date.”

  Laugh lines crinkled at the corners of his eyes. “No more one-night stands. You’re mine.”

  “What a hopeless romantic you are. Shhh, rest,” she soothed, trying to still her anxiety. “We have plenty of time.”

  The paramedics rushed in, and Isabella stepped back to let them do their work. Throughout the chaos, Raul kept eye contact with her.

  “He’s got a broken arm, and it looks like, he got knocked out. Right now, his vitals are good, but we’re going to take him into the hospital for a few tests and observation,” the paramedic said, glancing at a clipboard.

  “Can I follow you?” Isabella asked.

  “What’s your relationship with the patient?”

  “She’s my leading lady. My love,” Raul said, holding out his good hand.

  She grabbed it, and gave him a light squeeze. A sense of relief, happiness, and love overwhelmed her. “What he said.”

  “Significant other,” the paramedic said, checking a box on a form.

  “Do me a favor?” Raul asked her.

  “Anything.” She’d climb mountains. Swim rivers. Dance hip hop. Didn’t he know?

  “Can you feed Ranger? He’s probably hungry. And grab my wallet upstairs.”

  Isabella stood at the front door, a loyal dog by her side, watching the ambulance take Raul away. Her life had changed so fast, she felt dizzy from the joy of it.

  She might not know what she’d be doing in the coming years, but she knew who she’d be doing it with.

  ~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~

  Louisa Bacio is the author of six erotic novels, including the paranormal series The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf, and numerous steamy short stories.

  Bacio enjoys soaking up the sun in Southern California, and spending time with her family. In addition to writing and editing, Bacio teaches college courses in English, journalism, film studies and popular culture.

  You can visit Louisa at:

  www.louisabacio.com

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  Reece normally wouldn’t consider being set up, but after his brother buys him a certificate, he feels obligated. A romantic night on the Southern California coast, with the full-of-life Maise leaves him wanting more.

  Will a 1Night Stand be enough to overcome death?

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