(Alexander)
Her hand rested in mine as we moved across the floor again. She let out a small laugh, almost like she had finally let go of all the tension Marcus brought into the room. I kept my eyes on her, not on the people around us. I wanted her attention on me, not on the whispers or stares.
When the song ended, I leaned closer. “Let’s get out of here.”
She raised her brows. “And where exactly do you plan on taking me?”
“To my place.” I didn’t give her the chance to overthink. I just said it the way I meant it.
She hesitated for a second, but then I saw the spark in her eyes. “Alright.”
I guided her off the dance floor, ignoring the glances still coming our way. My driver had the car waiting outside. We slipped into the back seat of the black SUV. The moment the door shut, silence
