![]() Withstanding the Enemy
-- EXCERPT: Chance… I shake my head. “How about I get you another drink?” I look up, but my eyes don’t focus on Bridget. They lock with the one person I do want my lips on—Emma. Our eyes remain locked for what feels like an eternity. Bridget nudges me, breaking the connection. “Chance!” I pull away from her. “I’m sorry, I can’t do this.” I don’t give her time to respond and I get up to leave. Nearing the exit, I hear the music come to a stop. “Ladies and gentlemen, we have a big announcement for you tonight,” the DJ rings out, stopping me in my tracks. My gut hits the floor. I know—for whatever reason—I am not going to like this. Frozen in place, I silently hope I am wrong. “I want to give a shout-out to my man Rick and congratulate him on his engagement to Emma Andrews. Put those drinks up and cheer the happy couple!” he echoes. FUCK! I ball my hands in fists. Time to purchase a punching bag and gear. Emma… My insides heat with Chance’s penetrating stare and everything around disappears from sight. The liquid flame licks my skin. Ohhh. It feels as if he is touching me, sending my nerve endings into overdrive as a ripple vibrates through me. In an instant it’s gone. A lingering roll of smoke spirals around me. Chance. ![]()
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