Chapter 44
Bella
Ace and I were lost in each other's arms on the dance floor, swaying to the soft music that filled the air. Whenever his gaze met mine, a smile would effortlessly bloom on my face, and the world seemed to fade away in those moments. But our private bubble was soon invaded as Fiona and Marcus, along with Ariella and Andy from our class, joined us on the dance floor.
Ace pulled me closer, his breath warm against my ear as he whispered, "Eyes on me." His proximity sent shivers down my spine, igniting a thrill that seemed to accompany every interaction with him lately. As the ballroom sequence began, we had to swap partners and continue dancing to the rhythm.
"Would it be too much if I say I don't want to let you go, even for a single dance?" Ace murmured.
"Want to take a
