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“Oh.”
“Go. Dance.” Grammy pushes Liam towards me, and he pulls me against him and swoops me into a dance before I can say no.
“You dance?” I shriek in astonishment. “You can actually dance?” My eyes are wide in surprise.
“You wound me, Lil.”
“Oh, I know your ego is big enough to take it.”
The music switches up a gear, but Liam keeps up. His hand cradles my back to keep me close while I try everything in my power not to notice that he’s touching my bare skin. He’s not caressing me as he holds me. Nope. That’s not happening in my mind.
I grip tighter just as he moves me into a spin, sending me entirely off balance and catching me before I fall. “Not cool, Ford.”
“Oh, but it’s fun.” His wicked smile spreads across his face, and I give in and laugh with him.
We stay out dancing for the following two songs. His hands touch every exposed inch of skin from my neck down to my wrists and down my back. So much so that I miss the connection when we finally stop dancing.
God, I need another drink.
“Champagne?” I ask. “I could do with another drink.” I pull our hands apart, but he holds on, again, that second too long, before dropping them.
“Better not. I’m going to offer that dance to Grams now.” He nods and turns away. And like a fool, I watch him walk away.
“Can I get you a drink? Champagne?” I glance to my side and see a guy I recognise from the wedding.
“Thanks, I’m good.” I don’t move from my spot and keep watching Liam.
What am I doing? Why am I torturing myself?
“Urghh!” I spin around and march back to the table and hope there’s more drink there.
Chapter Five
Liam
“Grams, how about that dance?”
“I thought you’d never ask.”
“Come on.” I make sure I support her as we gently glide around the dance floor.
“So, young man.” Oh boy. This won’t be good. “What, may I ask, are you doing with Isla?”
“What do you mean?” I smile and ask.
“Your charm doesn’t work on me, Liam. But that girl is another matter.”
“Grams, we’re friends. We used to be close, and I’m just getting to know her again.”
“Well, be careful.” She narrows her eyes at me.
“I will.”
“Liam Ford, you listen to me. She is like a granddaughter to me. If you hurt her, you’ll have me to answer to.”
I look a little stunned at my grandmother. “You know that I’m actually your grandson.”
“Yes, I’m well aware.”
