Chapter 73

Have you ever experienced one of those earth-freezing moments when time and everything around you seem to come to a standstill? Well, I just did. My hands press hard against his strong chest as I try to breathe. He grips my wrist in his hand and bends down to my ear.

“Not in public, baby girl.” His breath fans over my skin leaving goosebumps in its wake. I blink my eyes rapidly as I gulp down the last of my sanity. “Now if you would please excuse me.” Lorenzo strolls away leaving me spellbound, with my fingers prickling from our touch.

Clara comes strolling by. “Hey, what’s the matter?” She furrows a brow, “Are you feeling sick?”

“Huh?” I jerk my head in her direction as I lose sight of him. “Did you say something?”

“Ann, what’s going on?” She looks at me with a concerned look in her eyes.

“Nothing, nothing at all.” I know Clara only met him once but fuck he is not the forgettable type, how could she invite him. I check the guest list to see if his name is on it, but it’s not.

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