Page 240 of Enthrall Shadows

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I couldn’t wait to see him.

When the limo pulled up behind the hotel, I felt a wave of doubt. There would be no walking the red carpet.

Still, I planned on having fun.

But I’d have to walk into the ballroom alone.

Rallying my confidence, I checked my makeup in my compact’s mirror.Damn girl,I mused at my reflection. I hadn’t dressed up quite this glamorous since the last Cole party.

I thanked Griffin for driving me here.

My car door opened and Shay leaned in, offering his hand to assist me. I felt relief at seeing his kind expression. He looked suave in his black tuxedo, his beard sexy.

When I stepped out, he blinked at my dress.

“Wow,” he said. “You’re wearing that?”

Yes, I damn well am.

This sultry dress was beautiful and sensual. A little revealing, but then again, I wasn’t with anyone officially so what did it matter?

“Stunning.” He smirked. “Well played.”

“Scarlet helped me choose it.”

“I can see that. It goes with the narrative.”

“Narrative?”

A young waiter walked by us carrying a bag of trash. He threw it in the dumpster.

“No expense spared,” I joked.

“Keeping you humble.”

“I’m coming in the back door!”

“And we know how much you love the back door, Lotte.”

I elbowed him.

He laughed trying to avoid another strike.

“Is Rue here, Shay?”

“No, she’s working tonight. It’s fine. Saving lives at Cedars.”

“You’re working, too?”

“Try not to over think it.” He gestured for me to go inside first.

I walked through the staff entrance and spun around to face him. “I’m being handled. You’re handling me?”

He stepped forward and rested his hands on my shoulders. “Henry has this. Enjoy tonight. Trust him.”

“I do.”Or at least I wanted to.

“Have a few drinks. Dance a little—”

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