Sensual Whispers: Tales Of Passion ( Smut Series)
The Cinderella ball 5
Before Ranon could wonder about anything she'd said she all but hurled him onto the dance floor.
Ronan
** How could such a tiny woman be so strong? **
But then she was in his arms and, somehow, they were dancing together.
Usually Ronan tripped the moment he even thought about a dance step, but with Zara it was like something had taken him over.
He was graceful and assured and,
Joseph
** my God, were they waltzing? He'd never done a waltz in his life. **
But his feet somehow knew the steps, and his eyes never left hers.
Ronan
He felt more sober than he had in years.
Zara's hands felt oddly cold, so he kissed them in an effort to warm them up. He couldn't be sure how long they went on like that, but by the time they stopped he felt almost giddy.
People were looking at them. In fact, they were the center of attention. Rather than shrink away, Ronan felt almost proud. He was aware of someone staring at him from only a few feet away
It was Joseph. The older man plucked at his sleeve.
Joseph
Sorry to interrupt, Ronan, but your mother wants to speak with you.
Joseph’s eyes were glued to Zara, who gave him a good-natured look in return.
Ronan wavered for a moment, but then he took Zara by the hand.
Ronan
Tell her I'll be along later.
Without thinking about what he was doing, blood pounding in his ears all the while, Ronan took Zara out of the ballroom and out of the building entirely.
They were in the little bell-shaped courtyard beside the Opera House, lined with short trees.
They were both out of breath and soon they were laughing, which didn't help. And then Ranon surprised himself by kissing her.
He braced himself for what she might do, but she appeared pleased. He leaned in for another kiss and as their lips were just about to touch—
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