Dance Partner
By Donna Steele
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Jim was home, without a job, without his self worth, without half his damn body. So why the hell had he let himself be talked into going out? And why was his eye continually drawn to the beautiful dancer?
Wendy had a great day, even compliments from the fifth floor and a new contract within reach. Why not celebrate? And who was Mister Dark and Brooding watching her every move? Today would be the day to find out.
When opposites ignite, they could learn a lot about themselves.
Donna Steele
Women strong enough for love. Donna writes science fiction, paranormal and small town romances about women coming into their strength and having the courage to find and accept love. Now that she has retired from going into an office every day, she created an office at home and writes full time. Talk about living the dream! She was the girl at the party who was yearning for the quiet corner and a book to read (go Rory Gilmore!), and has been writing in her head since she learned to read. Getting those stories down on paper (or in her laptop) has been more fun than she ever imagined it could be. The possibilities of science fiction have always drawn her and she's read them all, there just needed to be a little more romance in them. She finally got up the courage to write them herself and is delighted to be able to share these stories with you. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter of RWA and the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers. She can be reached at www.steelestories.com, www.facebook.com/donnasteeleauthor, or https://twitter.com/steele_donna
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Dance Partner - Donna Steele
Dance Partner
By
Donna Steele
Copyright @ 2018 Donna Steele
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All characters in this book have no existence outside the imagination of the author and have no relation whatsoever to anyone bearing the same name or name. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
Cover Artist: Robert Steele, Second Edition ©2018
Previously published by Rebel Ink Press LLC
Dance Partner
Chapter One
Wendy Cauthern knew she was smokin’ hot in her new outfit. Her long red hair cascaded down her back, and she was glad she’d rethought cutting it. More than one guy had been drawn to it this evening. It was a great night following a fantastic day.
Her presentation this morning had been spot-on perfect. Mr. Stanford from the fifth floor had even stopped by to tell her she’d done a good job.
Through the lights and noise, a guy over to the side sitting alone at a small table caught her eye. Damn, that was one fine specimen–large broad chest and shoulders, dark hair that spilled around his shoulders long enough to be pulled back into a ponytail, eyes too dark to make out a color at this distance. Intense.
And he was staring at her.
Before she could even give him a come-on signal, someone else captured her for a dance. She abandoned what remained of her drink and followed the guy onto the dance floor.
Wendy loved to dance. At one point she’d thought about doing it professionally, but she needed a steadier income. At least her job didn’t stop her from enjoying herself on the weekends.
The guy she danced with was okay, but he wasn’t good. She noted the hunk was still watching her with no attempt to disguise it. Hell, her eyes kept finding him too, unable to ignore him even while dancing with another man. Why wasn’t he making a move? He made everyone else in the room seem almost a child by comparison, yet he just sat there.
He was distracting her, and when the dance ended, she excused herself and headed his way. All her stars were aligned tonight, giving her the courage necessary to approach him.
His dark eyes didn’t waver as she walked toward him. Damn those intense eyes.
Want to buy me a drink?
She was courageous tonight, but it was her day.
If you like.
Okay, maybe her winning streak had ended, and he wasn’t that interested. But his eyes still hadn’t left her.
May I?
She indicated the chair across from his when he didn’t rise. He nodded and signaled the server.
What would you like?
What are you having?
Coke.
She blinked at that. Just a Coke? A Cosmo please.
The waiter nodded then disappeared.
Do you come here often?
She asked, finally getting a reaction that looked like something akin to a hint of amusement in his eyes. Hey, at least she hadn’t asked his sign.
Never been here before. I guess you’re a regular.
She shrugged. I come sometimes. They have good music, but you can still talk without screaming.
The waiter was back with her drink, then gone again. I’m Wendy.
Jim.
This was getting awkward. Should she excuse herself and leave? She was definitely getting mixed signals.
Stalling, she took another sip, trying to make up her mind as to how to proceed. He was too delicious to just walk away from, but before she could decide, a man she knew but couldn’t quite place, joined them. Hadn’t Cheryl dated him?
I think it’s time we got out of here.
Her first impulse was to protest, but mister dark and brooding nodded. To her utter shock, his hands went below the edge of the table and he wheeled himself awkwardly away. He wouldn’t look at her now, but Wendy couldn’t help watching him. She looked down and spotted where his right leg was missing. Had it been that dark in here? How could she not have noticed?
Jim?
He didn’t respond, and turned away as the second guy began pushing him toward the door, leaving Wendy frozen in place.
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This whole thing had been a huge fucking mistake. Jim should never have allowed Gary to talk him into it. He had no desire