He hopped to his feet. “Would you like to dance, Londyn?” She read the plea in his eyes. “Sure. I’ll help you out.”
A slow grin curved his lips. “I appreciate it.”
He led her out to the dance floor. Belatedly she realized the DJ had switched from the fast-paced dance songs to a slow, jazzy ballad. The moment Braxton wrapped his arms around her, she knew she’d made a mistake. He smelled good and his hard body against hers felt even better. Even in her heels, he towered over her five-foot, three-inch frame by almost a foot. He gathered her closer, keeping a respectable distance, but his thighs brushed against hers and she stifled a moan. All the emotions she’d repressed since her breakup surfaced, and for the first time in a very long while, she felt desire. Londyn was torn between wanting to flee or move closer to the man whom she now realized was anything but safe.
“So, what do you propose I do as payment?”
She looked up at him. “Payment?”
“For helping me.”
Londyn averted her gaze. “Nothing, since you’re helping me, too,” she said without thought. She wanted to snatch the words back as soon as they left her mouth.
About the Author
Sheryl Lister is a multi-award-winning author and has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember. She is a former pediatric occupational therapist with over twenty years of experience, and resides in California. Sheryl is a wife, mother of three daughters and a son-in-love, and grandmother to two special little boys. When she’s not writing, Sheryl can be found on a date with her husband or in the kitchen creating appetizers. For more information, visit her website at www.sheryllister.com.
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