Page 51 of Shift the Tide

Kiera

Of course.

Izzy

So, should I start calling you Magic Mike?

Kiera

More like Tragic Mike. I was terrible.

Somehow Izzy highly doubted that. Kiera’s curves and confidence and just the way she kissed and moved beneath Izzy’s hands… No, there was no way that Kiera could be bad at that.

Izzy

But did you have fun?

Kiera

I did, actually. Which is weird. But I think I’m done being so scared of trying new things.

Izzy

Hell yeah, look at you. Next thing you know, you’ll be performing in Vegas.

Kiera

Give me six months. Maybe a year.

Izzy

I’ll start making flyers now. "Introducing Kiera, the Pole Dancing Queen."

Kiera

Oh god.

Izzy’s smile softened as she pondered the idea. Kiera was venturing into new territory. Stepping out of her comfort zone. A warmth bloomed in Izzy's chest, a feeling of unexpected pride for her.

Izzy

New things are good. Sometimes terrifying, but good.

Kiera’s response came quicker this time.

Kiera

What do you know about terrifying things?

Izzy

Well, Pete asked me to head up the new Denver project, which is absolutely terrifying, if you ask me.

Kiera

That’s exciting! You’re going to kill it.

Izzy

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