Cassandra shut her eyes and rested her head on his shoulder as they swayed to the slow intimate song playing. He was so close to her, his fingers tracing her bareback. She was unable to assist in the longing for Edward to return. She drew back, knowing she was on the verge of losing control. "I have to use the ladies' room."

As she walked away, he managed to keep his gaze fixed on her. He had the impression that something was going on between them, but then she backed away.

Cassandra was trying to wash her hands when a lovely blonde girl entered. She was dressed in a dressy...