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Jewel was stunned to find that she was slightly disappointed.
“Are you ready to go downstairs?” One corner of his lips tilted higher than the other. “Or you can hide out here all night. Although that would be a disservice to everyone. They deserve to see you in that dress.”
His words curled around her heart like a balm. Jewel smiled shyly. “I’m going downstairs.”
“Cool.” He offered his elbow and winked. “For old time’s sake.”
Jewel sucked in a deep breath and slid her fingers into the crook of his elbow. “I’ll return your jacket after I’ve washed it.”
“Don’t bother.”
“Isn’t it expensive?”
He shrugged. “I can always buy another one. Besides, I won’t be here much longer, so I won’t be able to get it back from you.”
“What?” Jewel’s heart tightened. “Sky gave me the impression you were moving to Belize.”
“I thought so too, but the information I’m looking for isn’t here. I’m heading back home as soon as possible to find another lead.”
“Oh.” Jewel’s gaze landed on the ground. Finn was the first man she’d opened up to in so long and he was leaving.
What did you expect? That he’d want to accept all your flaws and put a ring on it?
Jewel silenced the voice in her head with a forced smile. “I hope you have a safe trip.”
“Hey, I haven’t left yet.”
“True.”
“Before I go, there are some things I want to do.”
“Like?”
“Dance with you.”
Her pulse skittered. “Why?”
“Why?” He pressed the button on the elevator and rubbed his scruff. “Because I want to.”
She chuckled, finding his honesty refreshing. “That’s not a good reason.”
“Then what is?”
“I don’t know.” Jewel dug her fingers into her dress. “I have to think about it.”
The elevator beeped, stopping on the floor above theirs. A group of tourists, dressed for a night out in floral shirts and flip-flops, crowded the elevator. The scent of sun tan and alcohol filled the air. The tourists jostled against her, nudging her further and further back.
Jewel’s throat felt like it was closing up.
Too much people…
What if one of those guys saw her in this tight dress and thought she was asking for it?
Jewel curled into a corner and closed her eyes, praying that no one touched her. Suddenly, she felt a rush of air and then… nothing.
An eye popped open. Jewel saw Finn standing directly above her. A lock of his wavy, brown hair tumbled over his forehead. The color of his eyes was simmering green.
His breath hit her cheek, warm and steady. One hand was plastered on the wall just above her head while the other framed the metal railing near her waist, caging her in without touching an inch of her.
