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I look at Ryker. “No, don’t say that.”
Ryker shakes his head. “I won’t. No way.”
Zane leans closer to me. “It’s worked in the past. Like a charm.”
I bite my lip. “True.”
Zane gives me his seductive smile, the one that’s only for me, the one that makes me melt.
I take his hand and he pulls me to my feet. Dramatically, in time to the beat of the music, he pushes my lower back and snaps our bodies together.
“Don’t do that either unless you want to get slapped,” I tell Ryker.
“Nope, nope, nope,” Ryker mumbles to himself.
Zane waltzes me around the room, holding me so close, it’s scandalous. I forget we have an audience and get lost in the moment.
When the music ends, Zane whispers in my ear, “To be continued.”
We share a smile as he steps away, holding my hands. I am putty in his. He gets me. Every time. “That’s how it’s done, bro.”
I turn to Ryker. “It is. Listen to him. He knows what he’s talking about.”
Ryker’s face is ashen. “I can’t do that. There’s no way.”
“Yes, you can.” Zane walks over to Ryker, restarts the music, and holds his hand out to him. “C’mon, I’ll teach you.”
“No freakin’ way. I’m not dancing with you.”
“Yes, you are. You gotta practice your moves.”
“Do it, Ryker. You don’t want to step on her toes. It’ll ruin the moment.”
I stand back as Ryker gives in and stands stiffly in Zane’s arms. “This is stupid.”
“Now, just move in a circle and let the beat carry you away. Hold her tight and look in her eyes. This isn’t a dance contest, it’s all about you and her. That’s all you gotta know.”
They start moving around the room and I head for the stairs.
“I’m out, guys. You’re on your own.”
Early pregnancy fatigue has me beat. I pause halfway up and watch Zane and his brother dancing awkwardly together.
“Is this right?” Ryker asks.
“Yep. You’re doing great.”
I can’t hide a smile and a burst of laughter at the sight.
At the same time, warmth fills my soul. Zane has a family, a family that adores him.
The prince has become a king.
