LILY

The soft, melodious music played. His hand held my back, guiding me as we swayed through the floor. This was the first time I had ever danced and loved it—not even with Raymond.

I let out a sigh, a smile curling onto my lips while Adrian stared—not blinking, never taking his eyes away.

Up close, I could take in every inch of him: a well-defined jawline that would give Vogue models a run for their money, thin eyebrows, long lashes that encased those stormy grey eyes. I resisted the urge to run my fingers through his sharp nose down to his lips.

“It's either I am a remarkable teacher,...