Page 35 of Deal Breaker
He held out his hand. “Sophie Hale, will you do me the honor of dancing with me?”
“Max Coady, how could I refuse?” I took his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm against mine. Instantly, a flutter shot down my spine.
Thisis what had been missing when I danced with Trent.
The anticipation.
The butterflies.
The warm feeling pooling between my legs.
Thisis how I knew Max was the one for me.
Max pulled me close to him, and we moved onto the floor.
It felt like everyone was watching us, even though they weren’t. I caught Autumn’s eye, and she lifted her glass up in celebration.
Relief flooded through my body. Everything would work out fine. I didn’t know it was possible to be this happy.
Chapter Fourteen
Max
I could almost feel Sophie’s heartbeat as I pulled her close and we started dancing around the floor. My own was on a par with hers, adrenaline fizzing through my body.
Thank God she hadn’t said no.
Thank God she hadn’t laughed in my face.
Thank God she wanted this as much as I did.
At least I hoped she did.
We hadn’t properly spoken about any kind of future.
We hadn’t spoken at all since this morning.
The fact that Sophie hadn’t walked away spoke volumes. I couldn’t wait to get her on her own.
Her cheek rested against my chest as we swayed around to Bruno Mars, her eyes closed. I resisted the urge to lean down and kiss her. There was no need for an audience this big for our first real kiss.
Sophie’s body pressed against mine felt so right, so good, so perfect. I caught the faint aroma of her perfume as we moved, inhaling her scent and stifling a grin. When I’d danced with Jodie earlier, there were none of the same sensations; I felt nothing.
Why had I waited so long to make a move?
The answer to the question came as I met Autumn’s eyes. Loyalty to my sister. Family bonds were strong. Now she had given her permission, I hoped there would be nothing else standing in our way.
“Soph, do you want to get out of here?”
Her eyes fluttered open; the clear blue pools filled with desire as she looked up at me. “I’d love to.”
We broke apart, hand in hand, ready to leave.
The music stopped before we could move, and the Master of Ceremonies took to the floor.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the toasts and cake. Please give me your full attention as we welcome the bride and groom again!”
Applause rang out around the room as Brianna and Joshua entered and made their way to the cake table.
