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After toasting, I set the glass on the table. “If I could be anyone in the world…” I let out a sigh, shaking my head. “Nah, I’d still choose this life. Because of it, I got you as my best friend.”
“Aww.” Abbie leans over, wrapping me in a tight hug. “I love you, my sweet friend.”
“Love you too,” I whisper, enjoying the emotional moment between us.
As I pull back, three men catch my attention. They’re all dressed in immaculate suits. I can feel the power and danger radiating off them, their steps sure and confident.
My fingers wrap around Abbie’s bicep, and I shake her. “Look at the three guys heading to the bar.”
Her head turns so fast it’s a miracle she doesn’t give herself whiplash. “Sweet. Jesus.”
“Uh-huh,” I murmur, my eyes stuck on one of the guys. Even with a three-piece, royal blue suit he’s wearing, I can clearly see he’s ripped, his muscles causing the fabric to strain. He’s the definition of tall, dark, and handsome.
“They’re all panty-dropping attractive,” Abbie says. “That’s it. I want a harem.”
A burst of laughter escapes me, and it has Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome’s eyes snapping in my direction.
The gut punch of his light blue eyes, locking with mine, knocks the air from my lungs.
Holy crap, he’s gorgeous.
I know gorgeous is not the right word to describe a man, but damn, he’s just… swoon-worthy gorgeous.
“Aurora…”
Those light blue eyes, paired with rich, dark brown hair, make him look downright godly.
Blue has always been my favorite color.
Hmm…Sharp and chiseled features. Solid, square shoulders with a broad chest that’s complimented by the vest he’s wearing.
My gaze slowly roams over every inch of him before resting on the light blue pools that can only be described as heavenly.
My heart is beating a mile a minute, and there’s a fluttering in my stomach.
“Aurora!” Abbie whisper-shouts, then starts to laugh as she grips my forearm, shaking me out of the trance I’m caught in.
Startled by the realization that I’ve unashamedly stared at the man, I turn my attention to my friend, my cheeks going up in flames.
“Jesus. The two of you practically undressed each other with your eyes.” She fans herself before downing half her drink.
Alcohol is a really good idea.
I grab my cocktail and try to drown my embarrassment with every last drop of the cosmopolitan. As I lower the glass from my lips, my tongue darts out to catch a stray drop. My eyes have a mind of their own because they lock onto Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome, only to find his gaze still zeroed in on me.
Dear Lord.
I’m slammed with an overwhelming self-conscious feeling and quickly look away from his intense gaze. I set the glass down and force my eyes to stay on Abbie.
“He’s still staring at me,” I whisper as if the man will be able to hear me above the music.
“I know,” she chuckles, a wide smile making her look stunning. Abbie’s whole face always lights up whenever she smiles. It’s one of the things I love most about her.
She waves a hand to catch the server’s attention and orders another round of cosmopolitans. Once the server is out of earshot, Abbie says, “Enjoy the attention, Ra-Ra.”
It feels like his eyes are still on me, and as I reach for my bag, my gaze flicks in his direction, only to confirm that I’m right.
I can only look at him for a couple of seconds before I chicken out again, and the flush on my cheeks deepens.
